Original paper

Effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in reducing the risk of death from right and left colon cancer: a large community-based study

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Volume: 67, Issue: 2, Pages: 291 - 298
Published: Oct 12, 2016
Abstract
Objective Screening colonoscopy's effectiveness in reducing colorectal cancer mortality risk in community populations is unclear, particularly for right-colon cancers, leading to recommendations against its use for screening in some countries. This study aimed to determine whether, among average-risk people, receipt of screening colonoscopy reduces the risk of dying from both right-colon and left-colon/rectal cancers. Design We conducted a...
Paper Details
Title
Effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in reducing the risk of death from right and left colon cancer: a large community-based study
Published Date
Oct 12, 2016
Journal
Volume
67
Issue
2
Pages
291 - 298
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