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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2014; 20(29): 9872-9881
Published online Aug 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i29.9872
Table 1 Summary of cumulative risk of colorectal cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in recent population-based studies and meta-analysis
StudyCountry (n)Population (n)Observed periodIncidence of colorectal cancer
Eaden et al[5]United States (4), United Kingdom (7), Scandinavia (3), other (5)UC (meta-analysis of 19 studies)1925-1999Cumulative incidence
1.6% by 10 yr of disease
8.3% by 20 yr of disease
18.4% by 30 yr of disease
Winther et al[6]Copenhagen County, Denmark1161 UC1962-1987Cumulative probability
0.4% by 10 yr of disease
1.1% by 20 yr of disease
2.1% by 30 yr of disease
Lakatos et al[14]Veszprem, Hungary723 UC1974-2004Cumulative risk
0.6% by 10 yr of disease
5.4% by 20 yr of disease
7.5% by 30 yr of disease
Rutter et al[84]London, United Kingdom600 long standing extensive UC1971-2000Cumulative incidence
0% by 10 yr of disease
2.5% by 20 yr of disease
7.6% by 30 yr of disease
10.8% by 40 yr of disease
Söderlund et al[8]Sweden7607 UC1954-1989Cumulative risk
1.5% by 10 yr of disease
3.8% by 20 yr of disease
7.6% by 30 yr of disease
Canavan et al[9]United States (3), Denmark (3), United Kingdom (2), Sweden (2), Canada (1), Israel (1)11545 CD (meta-analysis of 12 studies)1972-2004Cumulative risk
2.9% by 10 yr of disease
5.6% by 20 yr of disease
8.3% by 30 yr of disease
Kim et al[7]South Korea7061 UC1970-2005Cumulative risk
0.7% by 10 yr of disease
7.9% by 20 yr of disease
33.2% by 30 yr of disease
Table 2 Summary of the screening and surveillance recommendation from international guidelines for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
ECCO 2008BSG 2010AGA 2010ACG 2010
1st screening8-10 yr10 yrMax 8 yr8-10 yr
Extensive: 2 yearly to 20 yr then annuallyBy risk: low 5 yr1-3 yr
Surveillance intervalLeft sided: 2 yearly starting at 15 yrIntermediate 3 yrMore often at high risk e.g., PSC1-2 yr
PSC: 1 yrHigh 1 yr
Random biopsyRecommendedRecommendedRecommendedRecommended
ChromoendoscopySuperior to white light endoscopy≥ 33 if no chromo≥ 33≥ 33