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Opportunistic Upper Endoscopy at the Time of Screening Colonoscopy: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Patient Perspectives

2026-01-27 gastroenterology Title + abstract only
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ObjectivesGastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States (U.S.), yet no routine screening strategy exists. Opportunistic upper endoscopy (EGD) performed during screening colonoscopy (EGD-SC) may provide a practical early detection approach. We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, patient perspectives, and diagnostic yield of EGD-SC. MethodsThis single-center, open-label, single-arm prospective trial enrolled adults aged 45-80 years scheduled for colonoscopy...

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