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Colonoscopic findings in first-degree relatives of patients with colorectal cancer: a population-based screening program.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy - 1 Mar 2011
Armelao Franco, Paternolli Corrado, Franceschini Gaia, Franch Renzo, Orlandi Pier Giuseppe, Miori Gianni, Avancini Ivo, Togni Michele, Rossi Mauro, Meggio Alberto, Tasini Enrico, Manfrini Romano, Giacomin Davide, Fasoli Renato, Faitini Katia, Mastromauro Marina, Costa Sirio, Ridolfi Franco, Rosi Patrizia, de Pretis Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A screening colonoscopy is recommended in first-degree relatives (FDRs) of colorectal cancer patients; few prospective, controlled studies have evaluated colorectal findings in a population-based screening program. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of colorectal neoplasia (adenomas and adenocarcinomas) in this increased-risk population, to compare it with that of average-risk individuals, and to...
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