Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background. Ulcerative colitis (UC) patients have an increased risk for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Our aim was to assess the risk of CRC in UC patients compared with disease extent, disease duration, and geographic variation. Methods. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5363261 |