Timing and Risk Factors for a Positive Fecal Immunochemical Test in Subsequent Screening for Colorectal Neoplasms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following a negative test, the performance of fecal immunochemical testing in the subsequent screening round is rarely reported. It is crucial to allocate resources to participants who are more likely to test positive subsequently following an initial negative result.

Objective

To identify risk factors associated with a positive result in subsequent screening.

Methods

Dataset was composed of consecutive participants who voluntarily underwent fecal tests and colonoscopy in a routine medical examination at the National Taiwan University Hospital between January 2007 and December 2011. Risk factor assessment of positive fecal test in subsequent screening was performed by using the Cox proportional hazards models.

Results

Our cohort consisted of 3783 par

SUBMITTER: Chiang TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4558044 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature