Risk of developing colorectal cancer following a negative colonoscopy examination

Article Abstract:

A study determines the duration and magnitude of the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) following performance of a negative colonoscopy. The risk of developing CRC after a negative colonoscopy remains decreased for more than ten years after the index procedure, but there is a need to improve the early detection rate of right-sided colorectal neoplasia in usual clinical practice.

Colorectal cancer

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A 71-year-old woman contemplating a screening colonoscopy

Article Abstract:

A case of 71-year-old woman who is contemplating to undergo a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer encouraged by her physician is discussed. It is suggested that the best choice for the woman would be to resume home-based fecal occult blood testing annually, with an understanding that an abnormal result would require a colonoscopy.

Health aspects, Cancer patients

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A 68-year-old man with COPD contemplating colon cancer surgery

Article Abstract:

A case study of a 68-year-old man with a history of melena that was found to have mass in his colon, suspected to be possible malignancy is discussed. The discussion focuses on the important patient-and procedure-related risk factors for pulmonary complication after surgery, the role of preoperative testing.

Care and treatment, Complications and side effects, Lung diseases, Obstructive, Chronic obstructive lung disease, Lung diseases, Colon (Anatomy), Colon surgery, Clinical report

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