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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2008; 14(3): 378-389
Published online Jan 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.378
Table 1 Factors associated with CRC risk
Factors that increase CRC risk
Longer duration of colitis
Greater extent of colonic involvement
Family history of colorectal cancer
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Young age of IBD onset (some studies)
Backwash ileitis (possibly)
Severity of histologic inflammation
History of dysplasia
Factors that decrease CRC risk
Prophylactic total proctocolectomy
Regular doctor visits
Surveillance colonoscopy
Chemoprevention