Abdominal fat distribution measured using computed tomography is associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma in men

Volume: 96, Issue: 37, Pages: e8051 - e8051
Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
A few studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the association between the visceral fat proportion and colorectal adenomas. We aimed to investigate the association between abdominal fat distribution measured by computed tomography (CT) and colon adenoma. A total of 336 participants underwent physical examination, blood tests, colonoscopy, and abdominal computed tomography at Chung-Ang University Hospital. The associations between the...
Paper Details
Title
Abdominal fat distribution measured using computed tomography is associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma in men
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
96
Issue
37
Pages
e8051 - e8051
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