New research in the New England Journal of Medicine provides evidence that colonoscopy screenings are superior to sigmoidoscopy for preventing colorectal cancer, according to a Medical Xpress report.
Of the 88,902 patients studied for 22 years, 1,815 developed colorectal cancer. Researchers believe 40 percent of cases could've been prevented with a colonoscopy.
A colonoscopy reaches the entire colon, whereas a signoidoscopy only reaches the lower third of the colon.
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Of the 88,902 patients studied for 22 years, 1,815 developed colorectal cancer. Researchers believe 40 percent of cases could've been prevented with a colonoscopy.
A colonoscopy reaches the entire colon, whereas a signoidoscopy only reaches the lower third of the colon.
More Articles on Gastroenterology:
Dr. Gabriel Lee Joins Area Gastroenterology in Houston
Stem Cell Infusion May Be Viable Crohn's Disease Treatment, Study Says
FDA Approves Celgene's Supplemental New Drug Application for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment