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Surg Clin North Am
; 104(3): 595-607, 2024 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38677823
ABSTRACT
Colorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colorectal cancer screening allows for prevention and early detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions, and screening has been shown to be effective in preventing colorectal cancer deaths. Screening recommendations vary by patient risk profile. A variety of screening modalities exist.