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Prevention of colorectal cancer

Role of association between gallstones and colorectal cancer

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

A significant association was found between colorectal cancer, especially of the right colon, and concomitant gallstones. This was noted especially in female patients and in those over the age of 65. The existence of such an association is of advantage in terms of secondary prevention of colorectal cancer. The possible screening methods are discussed for those gallstone patients at risk.

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  1. Institute of Clinica Chirurgica II e Terapia Chirurgica, Parma, Italy

    Matteo Gafà M.D.,  Leopoldo Sarli M.D., Giuliano Sansebastiano M.D., Ernesto Longinotti M.D., Fabio Carreras M.D., Nicola Pietra M.D. & Anacleto Peracchia M.D.

  2. Institute of Igiene of Parma University, Parma, Italy

    Matteo Gafà M.D.,  Leopoldo Sarli M.D., Giuliano Sansebastiano M.D., Ernesto Longinotti M.D., Fabio Carreras M.D., Nicola Pietra M.D. & Anacleto Peracchia M.D.

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Gafà, M., Sarli, L., Sansebastiano, G. et al. Prevention of colorectal cancer. Dis Colon Rectum 30, 692–696 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02561690

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