Affiliation:
1. Nankai University School of Medicine Nankai University Tianjin China
2. Department of Colorectal Surgery Tianjin Union Medical Center Tianjin China
3. Tianjin Institute of Coloproctology Tianjin China
4. The Institute of Translational Medicine Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University Tianjin China
5. Center for Applied Mathematics Tianjin University Tianjin China
6. Department of Pathology Tianjin Union Medical Center Tianjin China
Abstract
AbstractBackground and AimsColonoscopy is an important colorectal cancer (CRC) screening modality; however, not all high‐risk groups identified by fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and/or high‐risk factor questionnaire (HRFQ) undergo colonoscopy in time. The impact of delays in colonoscopy on CRC detection among high‐risk populations remains poorly understood, warranting further clarification.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted among CRC high‐risk population identified by Tianjin CRC screening program. According to the colonoscopy results after HRFQ and FIT, patients were classified into CRC, advanced adenoma, non‐advanced adenoma, and normal groups. The time interval between CRC screening and colonoscopy was investigated and its relationship with colonoscopy results. Logistic regression was performed to explore the risk factors of CRC detection.ResultsAmong the high‐risk population without a history of CRC or polyps, 49,810 underwent HRFQ, FIT, and colonoscopy, and a time interval of fewer than 6 months was found for 79.56% of patients (n = 39,630). People with positive FIT were more likely to undergo colonoscopy within 6 months, and detection rates of CRC and/or advanced adenoma were positively related to time intervals. Similar results were found in people with a negative FIT but positive HRFQ. A time interval longer than 6 months was a significant predictor of CRC detection in high‐risk populations.ConclusionFor high‐risk people identified by CRC screening, especially those with a positive FIT, a time interval of 6 months was associated with an increased probability of CRC detection. Our findings emphasize that populations at high risk should undergo colonoscopy at least within 6 months.
Subject
Cancer Research,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Oncology
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