Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Jan 2017
Prevalence, Distribution, Risk Factor for Colonic Neoplasia in 1133 Subjects Aged 40-49 Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising among <50-year olds. The objective of this study was to determine screening colonoscopy outcomes among 40- to 49-year olds, which are currently limited. ⋯ Colorectal neoplasia prevalence in this 40- to 49-year-old Chinese cohort was higher than previous studies. Men, advancing age, FDR with CRC, and diabetes mellitus, can be used to risk stratify for neoplasia development. Men 45-49 years old with FDR with CRC represented the highest risk subgroup, with the lowest number needed to screen.