Colon and rectal cancer risk after bariatric surgery in a multicountry Nordic cohort study

Volume: 147, Issue: 3, Pages: 728 - 735
Published: Dec 3, 2019
Abstract
Obesity is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Yet, some research indicates that weight-reducing bariatric surgery also increases colorectal cancer risk. Our study was undertaken because current evidence examining bariatric surgery and risk of colorectal cancer is limited and inconsistent. This population-based cohort study included adults with a documented obesity diagnosis in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden in 1980–2015. The...
Paper Details
Title
Colon and rectal cancer risk after bariatric surgery in a multicountry Nordic cohort study
Published Date
Dec 3, 2019
Volume
147
Issue
3
Pages
728 - 735
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