Adenomas in the descending or sigmoid colon were classified as distal and adenomas in the rectum or at the rectosigmoid junction were classified as rectal. We also grouped adenoma cases according to likelihood of developing advanced neoplasia during surveillance (high-risk: at least one adenoma ⩾...
Our sensitivity analysis excluding individuals likely to be in a surveillance programme (those with a previous polyp or diagnosis of IBD), however, showed no difference in the discrimination of the models. We also excluded two models identified from our systematic review because they included ...
Rex DK, Smith RA, Thorson A, Winawer SJ (2008) Screening and surveillance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, 2008: a joint guideline from the American Cancer Society, the US Multi-Society
Although, it is likely that all study patients have had no previous endoscopic experience, as those who are enrolled on a surveillance programme are asked to discuss this with the programme (NHS Cancer Screening Programmes, 2006). It is unknown whether the above results will be reproduced with ...