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Are we telling patients the truth about surveillance colonoscopy in ulcerative colitis?

  • Charles N Bernstein
  • , Fergus Shanahan

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Abstract

Analyzes reports on dysplasia surveillance to validate the assumption that dysplastic lesions can be detected before invasive cancer has developed. Colonoscopic surveillance as recommended approach to the increased risk of colorectal carcinoma; Need for immediate colectomy for patients diagnosed with dysplasia; Limitations of colonoscopic surveillance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-74
Number of pages4
JournalLancet
Volume343
Issue number8889
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jan 1994

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Dysplasia
  • Colectomy

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