Use of Colonoscopy to Screen Asymptomatic Adults for Colorectal Cancer

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Authors

David A. Lieberman

David G. Weiss

John H. Bond · Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Dennis J. Ahnen · Denver School of Nursing

Abstract

Colonoscopic screening can detect advanced colonic neoplasms in asymptomatic adults. Many of these neoplasms would not be detected with sigmoidoscopy.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 343, Issue 3, pp. 162-168

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200007203430301

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