Fibreoptic examination of the colon: a review of 255 cases

The results of fibreendoscopy of the colon are described in 255 consecutive examinations. Of the examinations, 26·5% resulted in a diagnosis being made solely by endoscopy. This included 17 cases of carcinoma, 15 patients with polyps, and 25 patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The most common...

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Published in:	Gut Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 139 - 142
Main Authors:	Teague, R. H., Salmon, P. R., Read, A. E.
Format:	Journal Article Book Review
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Society of Gastroenterology 01-02-1973 BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects:	Colitis - diagnosis Colonic Diseases - diagnosis Colonic Diseases - diagnostic imaging Colonic Neoplasms - diagnosis Colonic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Crohn Disease - diagnosis Endoscopy Fiber Optic Technology Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Humans Intestinal Obstruction - diagnosis Polyps - diagnosis Radiography
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