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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2008; 14(3): 378-389
Published online Jan 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.378
Published online Jan 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.378
Factors that increase CRC risk |
Longer duration of colitis |
Greater extent of colonic involvement |
Family history of colorectal cancer |
Primary sclerosing cholangitis |
Young age of IBD onset (some studies) |
Backwash ileitis (possibly) |
Severity of histologic inflammation |
History of dysplasia |
Factors that decrease CRC risk |
Prophylactic total proctocolectomy |
Regular doctor visits |
Surveillance colonoscopy |
Chemoprevention |
- Citation: Xie J, Itzkowitz SH. Cancer in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(3): 378-389
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i3/378.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.378