Surveillance colonoscopy practice in Lynch syndrome in the Netherlands: A nationwide survey.
Lynch syndrome, or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common genetic disorder predisposing to colorectal cancer. As regular colonoscopic surveillance has been shown to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer, this strategy is recommended worldwide. Recently, several advances in colonoscopic techniques have improved detection rates of neoplasia in Lynch syndrome. In this nationwide survey, we evaluated current surveillance colonoscopy practices for Lynch syndrome in the Netherlands and the extent to which advanced techniques have been adopted in routine clinical practice.
Koornstra
Jan-J
JJ
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. j.j.koornstra@int.umcg.nl
Vasen
Hans-F-A
HF
D003113:Colonoscopy; D003123:Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires