Evaluation of risk factors for the recurrence of colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer

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ATEŞ Ö., SİVRİ B., KILIÇKAP S.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.47, no.5, pp.1370-1376, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1601-63
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1370-1376
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Colorectal adenomatous polyps are precursors of colorectal cancer (CRC), which can be prevented with surveillance colonoscopy. This study aimed to assess risk factors for the recurrence of colorectal polyps and CRC following polypectomy.