Colorectal cancer prevention: colonoscopic surveillance in adults with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or adenomas

Review
London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2022 Sep 20.

Excerpt

This guideline covers using colonoscopy to check for signs of bowel cancer in people aged 18 and over with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (types of inflammatory bowel disease) or adenomas (also known as polyps). It aims to prevent cancer and prolong life by offering advice on identifying early bowel cancer in adults most at risk.

Who is it for?:

  1. Healthcare professionals

  2. Adults with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or adenoma, and their families and carers

Publication types

  • Review