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High-risk family colorectal cancer screening service in Ireland: Critical review of clinical outcomes.
Cancer epidemiology - 1 Oct 2017
Walshe Margaret, Moran Robert, Boyle Marie, Cretu Ion, Galvin Zita, Swan Victoria, Trikovic Jason, Farrell Michael P, Foy Sinéad, O'Brien Loretta, Leyden Jan, Mulligan Niall, Fenlon Helen, Gallagher David J, MacMathúna Padraic
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We present the 15-year experience of a family colorectal cancer screening service in Ireland with emphasis on real life experience and outcomes. METHODS: Questionnaires were used to assess family cancer history and assign patients to risk categories; 'Moderate Risk', HNPCC, (suspected) genetic syndrome (non-HNPCC), 'Low Risk'. Screening was by full colonoscopy. We report neoplastic yield, examining...
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