Adenoma and Sessile Serrated Lesion Detection Rates at Screening Colonoscopy for Ages 45-49 Years vs. Older Ages Since the Introduction of New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

CONCLUSIONS: In our healthcare system, a lower CRC screening initiation age has modestly affected colonoscopy volume by age without compromising screening yield. Lesion detection rates, including for advanced adenomas, in average-risk 45-49 year-olds approximate those in 50-54 year-olds at first-time screening, and 60-64 year-olds at re-screening. National monitoring is needed to assess fully the impact of lowering the CRC screening initiation age.PMID:35580769 | DOI:10.1016/j.cgh.2022.04.037

Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - May 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Uri Ladabaum John Shepard Ajitha Mannalithara Source Type: research