Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Detection of Advanced Colonic Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer: Comparison with Colonoscopy Results

Background. Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) have been used for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in several countries. There is lack of information concerning diagnostic performances of this method in Brazil. Methods. Patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy provided one stool sample one week b...

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Main Authors: Bianca Rosa Viana Freitas, Cristiane Kibune Nagasako, Celia Regina Pavan, Sônia Letícia Silva Lorena, Fabio Guerrazzi, Cláudio Saddy Rodrigues Coy, Maria de Lourdes S. Ayrizono, Maria Aparecida Mesquita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/384561
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