March 18, 2004 — Chromoscopy enhances the detection rate of diminutive and flat colonic lesions, according to the results of a randomized trial published in the March issue of Gut. "Chromoscopic ...

A withdrawal time of 3 minutes or longer in the proximal colon during screening colonoscopy was associated with higher rates of detection of proximal and flat adenomas and with lower rates of finding ...

Many colorectal cancers begin as polyps. These growths are usually benign and cause no immediate harm. However, two specific ...

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

As a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of colorectal cancer and precursor lesions called ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than 50% of adenomas developed within 7.5 months of immune checkpoint inhibitor-mediated diarrhea and ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

Extreme runners may have a higher risk of precancerous colon lesions, according to a study that's recently drawn attention thanks to social media chatter and a New York Times article. At the recent ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and as the years pass, it’s clear that the degree of people under 50 that are being diagnosed with the ...