Biomedical subjects

D C Wherry

Publications and source records attributed to D C Wherry.

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PubMed1981

Screening for colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic patients using flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy.

Four hundred seventeen asymptomatic patients with an average age of 52 years underwent screening flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy. Seventy-three polyps were detected in 52 patients with a 17.5 per cent detection rate. Half were above 25 cm and one-third were greater than 1.0 cm in size. Biannual follow-up of these patients is planned to determine the efficacy of this screening procedure combined with removal of all polyps in preventing the development of colorectal cancer.

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PubMed1980

Flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy in a surgeon's office.

The use of the flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy in an office setting in 116 consecutive patients detected 18 polyps beyond the reach of the rigid sigmoidoscope. Three of these polyps were Dukes' A lesions. Cancer surveillance and resolution of questionable x-ray findings were improved with this new instrument. Anastomoses, diverticula and inflammatory bowel disease were more easily surveyed. With the use of proper technique, the procedure is safe and well tolerated by the patient.

Adult↗

PubMed1979