Endoscopic follow-up is advised in patients operated for colorectal cancer due to a high risk for both metachronous colorectal cancer and adenomas. Such issue has been scarcely addressed in Italy. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of neoplastic lesions at a scheduled endoscopic follow-up and to identify the patients at higher risk of recurrence.

Endoscopic follow-up after colorectal cancer resection: an Italian multicentre study

Hassan, Cesare;
2006-01-01

Abstract

Endoscopic follow-up is advised in patients operated for colorectal cancer due to a high risk for both metachronous colorectal cancer and adenomas. Such issue has been scarcely addressed in Italy. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of neoplastic lesions at a scheduled endoscopic follow-up and to identify the patients at higher risk of recurrence.
2006
Adenoma
Aged
Aged
80 and over
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Neoplasms
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence
Local
Neoplasms
Second Primary
Prospective Studies
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