Initial Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer through Colonoscopy or Emergent Surgery-Clinicopathological Features that Support Early Screening

ConclusionsNearly 95% of the patients were diagnosed after symptom development and had more advanced disease. The contribution of colonoscopy in prompt CRC diagnosis (asymptomatic tumours) is crucial and well-organised screening programs should be applied in the general population.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research