[Cholecystectomy and colorectal cancer: a retrospective study of a sample of 285 operated patients].
A review of 285 patients operated for colo-rectal cancer in order to evaluate cholecystectomy rate in their pathologic history is reported. A surprisingly high rate (9.47%) was registered also when compared with Literature data. Although not definitely conclusive for a positive correlation between cholecystectomy and colo-rectal cancer, the Authors believe that this study identifies a subgroup of patients potentially at risk for colo-rectal cancer. In these subjects a prophylactic, periodic colonoscopy could be useful.
Lucci
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Istituto di III Clinica Chirurgica Generale e Terapia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
Berni
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Mascagni
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Rivolta
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R
D'Orazi
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Di Bello
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MG
Panzini
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A
Romeo
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S
Micacchi
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M
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors
Colecistectomia e cancro colo-rettale: studio retrospettivo su un campione di 285 pazienti operati.