The diagnostic value of symptoms for colorectal cancer in primary care: a systematic review

Over 37,000 new colorectal cancers are diagnosed in the UK each year. Most present symptomatically to primary care. To conduct a systematic review of the diagnostic value of symptoms associated with colorectal cancer. Systematic review. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL were searched to...

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Published in:	British journal of general practice Vol. 61; no. 586; p. e231
Main Authors:	Astin, Margaret, Griffin, Tom, Neal, Richard D, Rose, Peter, Hamilton, William
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.05.2011
Subjects:	Abdominal Pain - etiology Colorectal Neoplasms - complications Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis Constipation - etiology Diarrhea - etiology Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology General Practice Humans Predictive Value of Tests Referral and Consultation Weight Loss
ISSN:	1478-5242, 1478-5242
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