Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4299786 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The Nepal health care system at present does not emphasize the importance of surveillance colonoscopies or initial diagnostics by a primary care physician for rectal bleeding. Our data demonstrate limited access for patients to undergo evaluation of rectal bleeding by a health care professional and that potentially there are people in Nepal with rectal bleeding that may have undiagnosed colorectal cancer. Further advocacy for preventative medicine and easier access to surgical care in lower-income countries is crucial to avoid emergency surgeries, advanced stage malignancies, or fatalities from treatable conditions.
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Authors
Robert MD, Shailvi MD, MPH, John Pathak, Pranita MBBS, Thomas P. MD, FACS, Adam L. MD, MPH, FACS, Kapendra Shekhar MBBS, Benedict C. MD, MPH, FACS,