Adherence to surveillance guidelines for dysplasia and colorectal carcinoma in ulcerative and Crohn’s colitis patients in the Netherlands

Anne F. van Rijn, Paul Fockens, Peter D. Siersema, Bas Oldenburg

World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2009 · 83 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

Most Dutch gastroenterologists perform endoscopic surveillance without following international recommended guidelines. This practice potentially leads to a decreased sensitivity for dysplasia, rendering screening for colorectal cancer in this population highly ineffective.

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