Current and future trends in colorectal cancer screening.

作者信息

Kahi Charles J, Rex Douglas K

机构信息

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

出版信息

Cancer Metastasis Rev. 2004 Jan-Jun;23(1-2):137-44. doi: 10.1023/a:1025871231346.

DOI:10.1023/a:1025871231346

PMID:15000154

Abstract

Current modalities for colorectal cancer screening include fecal occult-blood testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and double-contrast barium enema. Among these, colonoscopy is becoming the dominant modality, in light of its efficacy and continuing technical refinements. Emerging technologies, such as stool DNA tests and virtual colonoscopy, hold promise for the future but cannot be recommended for screening at present.

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