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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2012; 18(38): 5397-5403
Published online Oct 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i38.5397
Table 2 Colorectal cancer patient characteristics and potential explanations for positive fecal immunochemical test results in addition to colorectal cancer
Screening population (n = 28)Referral population (n = 90)
Male %64581
Age (yr, mean ± SD)65 ± 6.569 ± 9.82
Location of CRC (% left sided)6462
CRC only (%)6 (21)32 (36)
CRC including (%)
Advanced adenomas16 (57)14 (16)
Other adenomas5 (18)17 (19)
Other polyps0 (0)14 (16)
Diverticula1 (4)9 (10)
Hemorrhoids0 (0)4 (4)