Usefulness of genotyping APC gene for individualizing management of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis
ConclusionsDifferent interventional strategies based on genotypes may be proposed for the clinical management of patients with FAP. This policy needs to be validated in further prospective studies focusing on long-term endoscopic intervention and optimal age at prophylactic (procto)colectomy.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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