Clinical value of alarm features for colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1961-4266
Abstract: Background and study aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common neoplasm in Western countries. Prioritizing access to colonoscopy appears of critical relevance. Alarm features are considered to increase the likelihood of CRC. Aim was to… read more here.
Keywords: alarm features; meta analysis; crc; colorectal cancer ... See more keywords
Value of age and alarm features for predicting upper gastrointestinal malignancy in patients with dyspepsia: an endoscopic database review of 4664 patients in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052522
Abstract: Objective Age and alarm features are commonly used as indicators for endoscopy in dyspeptic patients; however, the age cut-off and the predictive value of these parameters for identifying upper gastrointestinal (UGI) malignancies are uncertain. Design… read more here.
Keywords: alarm features; age; age alarm; value ... See more keywords
Low Prevalence of Clinically Significant Endoscopic Findings in Outpatients with Dyspepsia
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/3543681
Abstract: Background. The value of endoscopy in dyspeptic patients is questionable. Aims. To examine the prevalence of significant endoscopic findings (SEFs) and the utility of alarm features and age in predicting SEFs in outpatients with dyspepsia.… read more here.
Keywords: alarm features; outpatients dyspepsia; low prevalence; endoscopic findings ... See more keywords