Original paper
Bariatric Surgery Prior to Index Screening Colonoscopy Is Associated With a Decreased Rate of Colorectal Adenomas in Obese Individuals
Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: e73 - e73
Published: Feb 1, 2017
Abstract
Obesity is an important risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Although the impact of bariatric surgery on CRC is conflicting, its impact on precursor lesions is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine whether bariatric surgery before index screening colonoscopy is associated with decreased development of colorectal adenomas.We performed a retrospective cohort study of bariatric surgery patients who had undergone...
Paper Details
Title
Bariatric Surgery Prior to Index Screening Colonoscopy Is Associated With a Decreased Rate of Colorectal Adenomas in Obese Individuals
Published Date
Feb 1, 2017
Volume
8
Issue
2
Pages
e73 - e73
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