AGA technical review on hereditary colorectal cancer and genetic testing.

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice and Practice Economics Committee. The paper was approved by the Committee on March 20, 2001, and by the AGA Governing Board on April 18, 2001.

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