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K Bech1, O Kronborg, C Fenger

  • 1Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.

World Journal of Surgery
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Fecal occult blood testing with colonoscopy detects more adenomas, potentially reducing colorectal cancer incidence. This strategy is crucial for effective screening and polyp removal.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Colorectal cancer screening is vital for early detection and prevention.
  • Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is a common screening method.
  • Adenomas are precancerous polyps that can develop into cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of FOBT combined with colonoscopy in detecting and removing colorectal adenomas.
  • To compare adenoma characteristics and patient symptoms between screening-detected and control groups.
  • To assess the potential impact of this screening strategy on colorectal cancer incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective randomized screening study utilizing the Hemoccult-II fecal occult blood test.
  • Colonoscopy performed on individuals with positive FOBT results and a control group.

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  • Detection and removal of colorectal polyps (adenomas and hyperplastic polyps).

    • Main Results:

    • Colonoscopy following positive Hemoccult-II tests identified significantly more adenomas than in controls.
    • Screen-detected adenomas were larger, more frequent in males, and predominantly located in the sigmoid colon.
    • Symptomatic adenomas were less common in the screen-detected group (8%) compared to controls (50%).

    Conclusions:

    • FOBT-guided colonoscopy effectively detects and removes colorectal adenomas, suggesting a potential reduction in colorectal cancer incidence.
    • Endoscopic polypectomy is generally safe, though surgical removal carried risks in a small subset of patients.
    • Optimizing colonoscopy services is essential for the success of FOBT-based colorectal cancer screening programs.