Endoscopic Findings in Patients Under the Age of 40 Years with Hematochezia in Singapore

Autor:	Man Hon Tang, Fung Joon Foo, Chee Yung Ng
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	colonic neoplasm colonoscopy gastrointestinal hemorrhage Internal medicine RC31-1245 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology RC799-869
Zdroj:	Clinical Endoscopy, Vol 53, Iss 4, Pp 466-470 (2020)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2234-2400 2234-2443
DOI:	10.5946/ce.2019.029
Popis:	Background/Aims Sigmoidoscopy is performed in most medical centers to evaluate the distal colons of young adults presenting with hematochezia who are at risk of developing proximal lesions. Colonoscopies offer more complete evaluations but are associated with a higher incidence of complications and possible low yield. Methods An analysis was conducted on colonoscopies performed in our center on patients 40 years of age or younger. The study population was sub-divided into 2 age groups for analysis:
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