Who Needs Follow-Up after Endoscopic Resection of Colorectal Adenomas?

Publisher： Karger

E-ISSN： 2297-475x|30|1|52-55

ISSN： 2297-4725

Source： Visceral Medicine (formerly: Viszeralmedizin), Vol.30, Iss.1, 2014-01, pp. : 52-55

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Abstract

Background: Surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection of colorectal adenomas is a crucial step in the concept of colorectal cancer screening. After identifying the patients at risk with screening and resection of adenomas, there has to be a tailored surveillance. Surveillance colonoscopy should detect recurrent and metachronal adenomas at a stage where they can be removed endoscopically. In the following, the criteria for a risk-adapted surveillance interval are presented. Methods: A literature review based on American, European, and German guidelines for surveillance after polypectomy and the German guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of ulcerative colitis, as well as a selective literature search into hereditary colorectal cancer were performed. Results: State of the art surveillance after endoscopic resection of colorectal adenomas is based on a focused anamnesis and the index colonoscopy. On the basis of existing guidelines, a risk-adapted surveillance strategy can be implemented. Conclusions: Adherence to surveillance guidelines is a basic part of colorectal cancer screening and should be the starting point for further research.