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KMID : 0614620120590020065
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Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2012 Volume.59 No. 2 p.65 ~ p.84
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Korean Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Polyp Detection
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Lee Bo-In
Hong Sung-Pil
Kim Seong-Eun
Kim Se-Hyung
Kim Hyun-Soo
Hong Sung-Noh
Yang Dong-Hoon
Shin Sung-Jae
Lee Suck-Ho
Kim Young-Ho
Park Dong-Il
Kim Hyun-Jung
Yang Seok-Kyun
Kim Hyo-Jong
Jeon Hae-Jeong
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Abstract
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Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in males and the fourth most common in females in Korea. Since
the most of colorectal cancer occur through the prolonged transformation of adenomas into carcinomas, early detection and removal of colorectal adenomas are one of the most effective methods to prevent colorectal cancer. Considering the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer and polyps in Korea, it is very important to establish Korean guideline for colorectal cancer screening and polyp detection. Korean Multi-Society Take Force developed the guidelines with evidence-based methods. Parts of the statements drawn by systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Herein we discussed the epidemiology of colorectal cancers and adenomas in Korea, optimal screening methods for colorectal cancer, and detection for adenomas including fecal occult blood tests, radiologic tests, and endoscopic examinations
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KEYWORD
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Early detection of cancer, Colorectal neoplasms, Occult blood, Colonoscopy, Colonography, Computed tomograp
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