作者
Steven J Heitman, Paul E Ronksley, Robert J Hilsden, Braden J Manns, Alaa Rostom, Brenda R Hemmelgarn
发表日期
2009/12/1
来源
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology
卷号
7
期号
12
页码范围
1272-1278
出版商
WB Saunders
简介
BACKGROUND & AIMS
There is an extensive yet inconsistent body of literature reporting on the prevalence of adenomatous polyps (adenomas) and colorectal cancer among average risk individuals. The objectives of our study were to determine the pooled prevalence of adenomas and colorectal cancer, as well as nonadvanced and advanced adenomas, among average risk North Americans.
METHODS
Articles were obtained by searching electronic databases (MEDLINE: 1950 through March 2008 and EMBASE: 1980 through March 2008), bibliographies, major journals, and conference proceedings, with no language restrictions. Two reviewers independently selected cross-sectional studies reporting adenoma and colorectal cancer prevalence rates in average risk individuals and assessed studies for inclusion and quality, and extracted the data for analysis. Pooled adenoma and colorectal cancer prevalence …
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