Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Detection of Advanced Colonic Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer : Comparison with Colonoscopy Results
Joint Authors
Ayrizono, Maria de Lourdes S.
Viana Freitas, Bianca Rosa
Saddy Rodrigues Coy, Cláudio
Nagasako, Cristiane Kibune
Silva Lorena, Sônia Letícia
Mesquita, Maria Aparecida
Guerrazzi, Fabio
Pavan, Celia Regina
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) have been used for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in several countries.
There is lack of information concerning diagnostic performances of this method in Brazil.
Methods.
Patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy provided one stool sample one week before colonoscopy.
The accuracy of a qualitative FIT for detection of CRC and advanced adenomas was determined.
Results.
Overall 302 patients completed the study.
Among them, 53.5% were high risk patients referred for screening or surveillance.
Nine (3%) CRCs and 11 (3.6%) advanced adenomas were detected by colonoscopy.
Sensitivity and specificity for CRC were, respectively, 88.9% and 87.6%.
For advanced adenomas, sensitivity was 63.6% and specificity 87.6%.
Conclusion.
Our results showed good sensitivity and specificity of the FIT for detecting advanced neoplasias.
This method may be a valuable tool for future screening programs in Brazil.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Viana Freitas, Bianca Rosa& Nagasako, Cristiane Kibune& Pavan, Celia Regina& Silva Lorena, Sônia Letícia& Guerrazzi, Fabio& Saddy Rodrigues Coy, Cláudio…[et al.]. 2013. Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Detection of Advanced Colonic Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer : Comparison with Colonoscopy Results. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Viana Freitas, Bianca Rosa…[et al.]. Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Detection of Advanced Colonic Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer : Comparison with Colonoscopy Results. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467850
American Medical Association (AMA)
Viana Freitas, Bianca Rosa& Nagasako, Cristiane Kibune& Pavan, Celia Regina& Silva Lorena, Sônia Letícia& Guerrazzi, Fabio& Saddy Rodrigues Coy, Cláudio…[et al.]. Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test for Detection of Advanced Colonic Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer : Comparison with Colonoscopy Results. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467850
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467850