Pulsus, Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 7(21), p. 443-446
DOI: 10.1155/2007/136406
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BACKGROUND: The association between ulcerative colitis (UC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is well established. Retrospective data show a 5.4% CRC incidence rate among patients with pancolitis and suggest that cancer surveillance should be provided to patients following eight to 10 years of extensive UC.