Systematic Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Risk for Metachronous Advanced Neoplasia in Patients With Young-Onset Colorectal Adenoma

The incidence and mortality of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) are increasing. Adenoma detection, removal, and subsequent endoscopic surveillance might modify risk of CRC diagnosed before age 50 years (early-onset CRC). We conducted a systematic review of young-onset adenoma (YOA) prevalence, associated risk factors, and rate of metachronous advanced neoplasia after YOA diagnosis.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - May 15, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ngozi Enwerem, Moo Y. Cho, Joshua Demb, Ashley Earles, Karen M. Heskett, Lin Liu, Siddharth Singh, Samir Gupta Source Type: research