Challenges in the Management of Positive Fecal Occult Blood Tests

200946 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Sandhya K. Rao · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Thad F. Schilling · Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Abstract

Clinical decisions and patient factors available at the time of ordering an FOBT impact performance of colonoscopy. Targeting physicians' understanding of the use of this test may improve follow-up and reduce inappropriate use of this test.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine

Volume 24, Issue 3, pp. 356-360

DOI: 10.1007/s11606-008-0893-5

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