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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2022

The Association between Colorectal Cancer and Colonoscopic Conditions in Saudi Patients: A 10-Year Cross-Sectional-Retrospective Study.

Samah Alharbi, Arwa F Flemban, Saeed M Kabrah, Asim A Khogeer, Hanaa Alahmdi, Ahmed Abu Mansour, Adwa K Qari, Ghadi J Alqasimi, Lama S Almasoudi, Rahaf S Alotaibi and 2 more

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Article in Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Samah AlharbiPhysiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Arwa F FlembanPathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saeed M KabrahLaboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Asim A KhogeerResearch Department, The Strategic Planning Administration, General Directorate of Health Affairs Makkah Region, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hanaa AlahmdiPathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed Abu MansourPathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Adwa K QariFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ghadi J AlqasimiFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Lama S AlmasoudiFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Rahaf S AlotaibiFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Raneem F AlskhairiFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Rozan A AlHarbiFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Umm al-Qura University · SAMaternity and Children's Hospital · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: In Saudi Arabia, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer in males and the third most common cancer in females. The current gold standard for colorectal cancer diagnosis is colonoscopy. Several concerns regarding the balance of ordering colonoscopy procedures for patients presenting with signs and symptoms. There are also several concerns regarding over-ordering the procedure when unnecessary. The current study aimed to evaluate the association between colorectal cancer and colonoscopic conditions in Saudi patients. Methods: A 10-year cross-sectional study was conducted at Alnoor Specialty Hospital, Makkah, over the last ten years. Colonoscopy reports of patients were evaluated to identify the colonoscopy manifestations associated with mass, polyps, and bleeding. Results: The current study evaluated 2158 cases admitted to the hospital for colonoscopic diagnosis. Results indicated that most of the patients were males (55.4%). Additionally, results showed a significant statistical association between tumor and bleeding, polyp, and hemorrhage. Moreover, it highlighted the association between polyps and bleeding, inflammation, and diverticulosis. Conclusion: CRC screening in Saudi Arabia is comprehensive; however, there are a few areas for improvement, including standardization of colorectal cancer pathology reporting to improve the health system's quality. Also, the current study identified conditions that are significantly associated with reported colon polyps and tumors, which could aid in stratifying patients selected for screening via colonoscopy.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesHumansRetrospective StudiesSaudi ArabiaColonoscopy ScreeningColorectal CancerDiverticulosisInflammationPolyp, BleedingSaudi Arabia

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PMID36475247
PMCPMC9692146
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