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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2013; 19(34): 5615-5621
Published online Sep 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i34.5615
Table 1 Current screening methods and guidelines for colorectal cancer
MethodSensitivityIntervalSociety
Fecal tests
FOBTYearlyUSPSTF, ASGE,
USMSTF
FIT65.8%[32,33]Yearly
Fecal DNA50%-60%[34]UnspecifiedUSMSTF
Serum markers
CEA30%[35]
CA19-9
Imaging tests
DCBE85%-97%[36]Every 5 yearsUSMSTF
CTC55%-94%[37]Every 5 yearsUSMSTF
Optical tests
FSEvery 5 yearsUSPSTF, ASGE, USMSTF
Every 10 years
FCUSPSTF, ASGE, USMSTF