Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer in Belgium: characteristics and influencing factors
Abstract Background and study aims Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) is an important quality parameter of colonoscopy. Most studies have shown that the risk for colorectal cancer is reduced after an index colonoscopy for screening or diagnostic purposes with or without polypectomy. In this study, we aimed to quantify and describe PCCRC in Belgium, including the possible relationships with patient, physician, and colonoscopy characteristics. Patients and methods Reimbursement data on colorectal related medical procedures from the Intermutualistic Agency (IMA-AIM) were linked with data... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2019 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | Endoscopy International Open ; volume 07, issue 05, page E717-E727 ; ISSN 2364-3722 2196-9736 |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28556328 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-0751-2660 |