Immunochemical FOBT was accurate for detecting colorectal cancer but less so for other GI lesions
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine
Journal Volume
156
Journal Issue
4
Pages
JC2-JC10
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
Source Citation Chiang TH, Lee YC, Tu CH, Chiu HM, Wu MS. Performance of the immunochemical fecal occult blood test in predicting lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract. CMAJ. 2011;183:1474-81. 21810951
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; angiodysplasia; cancer diagnosis; colonoscopy; colorectal cancer; diagnostic accuracy; digestive system injury; digestive system ulcer; endoscopy; esophagogastroduodenoscopy; esophagus varices; feces analysis; female; gastrointestinal mucosa; gastrointestinal tumor; human; immunochemical fecal occult blood test; immunochemistry; intestine preparation; major clinical study; male; medical examination; note; occult blood; priority journal; reflux esophagitis; sensitivity and specificity
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Type
note