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Review
. 1988 Mar;15(1):63-77.

Screening for colorectal cancer. Issues for primary care physicians

J P Realini  1
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  • PMID: 3043500
Review

Screening for colorectal cancer. Issues for primary care physicians

J P Realini. Prim Care. 1988 Mar.

Abstract

Fecal occult blood testing, proctosigmoidoscopy, and digital rectal examination have been recommended as screening tests for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic people. This article evaluates the advisability of recommendations by applying accepted principles of screening to the case of colorectal cancer.

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