Complete polypectomy and early detection and management of residual disease to reduce the risk of interval colorectal cancers

Advances in colorectal polyp detection and resection methods aim to reduce interval cancer rates. Complete polypectomy is essential to reduce the risk of early recurrence and the development of interval cancers. To achieve this, polyps must first be correctly identified and then completely excised....

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Published in:	Acta oncologica Vol. 58; no. sup1; p. S4
Main Authors:	O'Morain, Neil, McNamara, Deirdre
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-04-2019
Subjects:	Colonic Polyps - surgery Colonoscopy - adverse effects Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control Disease Management Early Detection of Cancer - methods Humans Neoplasm, Residual - diagnosis Neoplasm, Residual - etiology Neoplasm, Residual - surgery Prognosis Polypectomy recurrence excision chromoendoscopy R0 resection
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Summary:	Advances in colorectal polyp detection and resection methods aim to reduce interval cancer rates. Complete polypectomy is essential to reduce the risk of early recurrence and the development of interval cancers. To achieve this, polyps must first be correctly identified and then completely excised. This article reviews current adenoma detection methods in use and the management of residual disease.
ISSN:	1651-226X
DOI:	10.1080/0284186X.2018.1535715