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Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... Studies show polyp ... identifies when polyps ... #Polyp #Algorithm
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Hamartomatous polyps ... + CRC + Gastric ... polyps outside ... the colon, or FHx ... throughout colon
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Diverticular, Cancer, Polyps ... , Radiation CMC ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
specificity for CRC ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Screening #Tests #comparison
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
specificity for CRC ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Indications #Tests #comparison