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Adenoma
Research from G. Nusko and co-authors provides new data about adenoma
November 18th, 2008
" According to the adenoma-carcinoma concept, all colorectal adenomas are to be removed and all patients have to undergo regular surveillance examinations. But there is still shortage on information on the long-term results of follow-up colonoscopy after polypectomy," researchers in Germany report. " Between 1978 and 2003, more than 20,000 polyps were prospectively documented at the Erlangen Registry of Colorectal Polyps. A total of 1,091 patients undergoing periodic surveillance examinations are studied for differences between initial and metachronous lesions of the colorectum. Statistical analysis using chi(2)-testing of adenoma characteristics found in four...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-11-18)
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