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High Rates of Colitis-Associated Post-Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancers

Analysis reveals 61% of inflammatory bowel disease-related colorectal cancers were post-colonoscopy, often due to delays in surveillance and missed lesions in areas of inflammation. Proactive strategies are needed to reduce endoscopic burden and improve surveillance adherence, as traditional methods show limitations in detecting aggressive cancer evolution. Molecular biomarkers may enhance risk assessment in future clinical practice.

Multicenter Study by Kabir M, Thomas-Gibson S (…) Wilson A et 11 al. in J Crohns Colitis

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