Journal article
Periodic health examination, 1994 update: 2. Screening strategies for colorectal cancer. Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To make recommendations on the effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic patients over 40 years of age.
OPTIONS: Multiphase screening that begins with test for fecal occult blood, uniphase screening with sigmoidoscopy and uniphase screening with colonoscopy. Options included screening repeated at different intervals and different procedures for patients with selected risk factors.
Authors
Solomon MJ; McLeod RS
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 150, No. 12, pp. 1961–1970
Publication Date
June 15, 1994
ISSN
0820-3946