Cumulative risks of colorectal cancer in Han Chinese patients with Lynch syndrome in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88289-2
Abstract: Patients with Lynch syndrome have a high risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we estimated the age- and sex-specific cumulative risks of CRC in Han Chinese patients with Lynch syndrome caused by the… read more here.
Keywords: mutation carriers; cumulative risks; han chinese; lynch syndrome ... See more keywords
Virtual chromoendoscopy (I-SCAN) detects more polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome: a randomized controlled crossover trial.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-121005
Abstract: Background and study aims (Virtual) chromoendoscopy detects more polyps than standard white-light endoscopy in patients with Lynch syndrome. Previous back-to-back trials did not randomize for the examination order, creating a possible bias in favor of chromoendoscopy.… read more here.
Keywords: group; chromoendoscopy; virtual chromoendoscopy; lynch syndrome ... See more keywords
Linked Colour imaging for the detection of polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome: a multicentre, parallel randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323132
Abstract: Objective Despite regular colonoscopy surveillance, colorectal cancers still occur in patients with Lynch syndrome. Thus, detection of all relevant precancerous lesions remains very important. The present study investigates Linked Colour imaging (LCI), an image-enhancing technique,… read more here.
Keywords: detection; trial; linked colour; colour imaging ... See more keywords
Combining endometrial biopsy with colon cancer screening for patients with Lynch syndrome: framework for establishing a patient-centered approach to cancer screening
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003355
Abstract: Lynch syndrome results in a significantly increased lifetime risk for several malignancies, including up to 60% risk for colorectal and endometrial cancer. Consensus guidelines recommend screening with colonoscopy every 1–2 years, beginning at age 20–25,… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; lynch syndrome; patients lynch; cancer screening ... See more keywords