Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Ulcerative Colitis Patients Diagnosed after 40 Years of Age
BACKGROUND: The association between ulcerative colitis (UC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is well established. Retrospective data show a 5.4% CRC incidence rate among patients with pancolitis and suggest that cancer surveillance should be provided to patients following eight to 10 years of extensive U...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2007/136406 |
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