title: Colorectal cancer screening.
abstract: In the latest meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, several clinical studies were presented that aimed to evaluate the various colorectal cancer screening strategies, although most assessed the various aspects of faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) and colonoscopy. Data were presented from consecutive FIT-based screening rounds, confirming the importance of adherence to consecutive screening rounds, achieving a similar or superior diagnostic yield to endoscopic studies. There was confirmation of the importance of not delaying endoscopic study after a positive result. Participants with a negative FIT (score of 0) had a low risk for colorectal cancer. Several studies seemed to confirm the importance of high-quality colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening programmes. The implementation of high-quality colonoscopies has reduced mortality from proximal lesions and reduced interval cancers in various studies. Finally, participants with a normal colonoscopy result or with a small adenoma are at low risk for developing advanced neoplasms during follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, España. Electronic address: xbessa@hospitaldelmar.cat.
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Bessa Caserras
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma; D003113:Colonoscopy; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D006801:Humans; D009780:Occult Blood
keywords: Advanced neoplasm; Colonoscopia; Colonoscopy; Colorectal cancer screening; Cribado de cáncer colorrectal; Faecal occult blood test; Neoplasia avanzada; Sigmoidoscopia; Sigmoidoscopy; Test de sangre oculta en heces