Results of Screening Colonoscopy among Persons 40 to 49 Years of Age

F. Imperiale, Thomas; R. Wagner, David; Y. Lin, Ching; N. Larkin, Gregory; D. Rogge, James; F. Ransohoff, David

doi:10.1056/nejm200206063462304

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Results of Screening Colonoscopy among Persons 40 to 49 Years of Age

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Jun 6, 2002

Authors:

Thomas F. Imperiale

David R. Wagner

Ching Y. Lin

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of colorectal lesions in persons 40 to 49 years of age, as identified on colonoscopy, has not been determined. METHODS: We reviewed the procedure and pathology reports for 906 consecutive persons 40 to 49 years of age who voluntarily participated in an employer-based scree...

Subject

Medicine

Colonoscopy

Asymptomatic

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