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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Colonoscopy with polypectomy is crucial for colorectal cancer screening.
  • Periprocedural anticoagulation management lacks standardized guidelines, posing risks of bleeding or thromboembolism.
  • Limited data exists on managing oral anticoagulants during colonoscopies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence of bleeding and thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing colonoscopy.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a novel patient care pathway for standardized periprocedural anticoagulation management.
  • To determine safety outcomes following colonoscopy with polypectomy in patients on oral anticoagulants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 162 patients (age 50-74) on oral anticoagulants undergoing colonoscopy.
  • Inclusion criteria: abnormal fecal immunochemical test, referral to British Columbia Colon Screening Program.
  • Primary outcomes: major bleeding and thromboembolic events within 14 days post-colonoscopy.

Main Results:

  • One major bleeding event (0.6%) occurred.
  • One arterial thromboembolic event (0.6%) occurred.
  • The study included patients on vitamin K antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, standardized anticoagulation management pathway is associated with low complication rates.
  • Multidisciplinary team involvement in the care pathway enhances patient safety.
  • This approach effectively balances bleeding and thrombotic risks in anticoagulated patients undergoing colonoscopy.