#154 Does Invitation To Screening Colonoscopy Save lives? Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group on the NordICC Trial
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
Analyzing Colon Cancer Screening Trials: Focus on Colonoscopy
The chapter examines the outcomes and recommendations of colon cancer screening trials, specifically comparing the effectiveness of sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. It delves into the findings of the NordICC trial, the differences in screening practices between Europe and the US, and the debate surrounding sedation during colonoscopies. The chapter emphasizes the importance of colonoscopy in preventing colorectal cancer and discusses alternative screening options like fit testing and cologuard.
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