Prevention of colorectal cancer. Role of association between gallstones and colorectal cancer

Dis Colon Rectum. 1987 Sep;30(9):692-6. doi: 10.1007/BF02561690.

Abstract

A significant association was found between colorectal cancer, especially of the right colon, and concomitant gallstones. This was noted especially in female patients and in those over the age of 65. The existence of such an association is of advantage in terms of secondary prevention of colorectal cancer. The possible screening methods are discussed for those gallstone patients at risk.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholelithiasis / complications*
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery
  • Colonic Neoplasms / complications
  • Colonic Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Diet / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / complications
  • Rectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Risk