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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
Table 1 Factors associated with CRC risk
| 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
