European guidelines for quality assurance in colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis: Overview and introduction to the full Supplement publication

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Population-based screening for early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) and precursor lesions, using evidence-based methods, can be effective in populations with a significant burden of the disease provided the services are of high quality. Multidisciplinary, evidence-based guidelines for quality assurance in CRC screening and diagnosis have been developed by experts in a project co-financed by the European Union. The 450-page guidelines were published in book format by the Eu...

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Authors: Von Karsa, L; Patnick, J; Segnan, N; Atkin, W; Halloran, S

• Journal: Endoscopy
• Volume: 45
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 51-59
• Publication date: 2013-01-01
• DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1325997
• EISSN: 1438-8812
• ISSN: 0013-726X
• Language: English