Exfoliated cells from human stool for screening of colorectal cancer: A progress
- Author:
Yan CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Colorectal neoplasms;
Exfoliated colonocytes test;
Screening
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;28(10):1120-1122
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The morbidity of colorectal cancer has been increasing year by year in China. Screening test of colorectal cancer can effectively decrease the morbidity and mortality of it. However, the current screening technique has obvious defect. Screening of exfoliated colonocytes isolated from human stool for early detection of colorectal cancer is noninvasive and well tolerated by patients; it has a potential for colorectal cancer screening.
