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Colorectal Cancer Screening and Polyp Surveillance Intervals
Colon Cancer Screening - Modality - Interval:
 • Colonoscopy -
Colorectal Cancer ... Multitarget DNA stool test ... #colon #Cancer ... Surveillance #Intervals #management ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... , Polypectomy, Colorectal ... cancer Unstable ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... #Cancer #colon ... #Screening #Indications ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Characteristics for Colorectal ... Cancer Screening ... #Cancer #colon ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Screening for colorectal ... cancer in average ... immunochemical test ... Does not change management ... Massachusetts GI
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
future risk of colorectal ... cancer in these ... effective. 1) Ask ... #colonoscopy #management ... #gastroenterology