Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average-Risk Populations

David Lieberman

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.03.037

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average-Risk Populations

David Lieberman

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Abstract

Screening average-risk populations for colorectal cancer can reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. Effectiveness depends on programmatic adherence and quality. This review discusses the evidence supporting the use of currently available screening tests. The discussion specifically focuses on programmatic issues and highlights the importance of quality assurance in each program.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	728-735
Number of pages	8
Journal	American Journal of Medicine
Volume	119
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.03.037
State	Published - Sep 2006

Keywords

Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer
Computed tomographic colonography
Fecal occult blood test
Sigmoidoscopy

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General Medicine

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