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. 2018 Jan;113(1):5-7.
doi: 10.1038/ajg.2017.461. Epub 2017 Dec 5.

When and How to Stop Surveillance Colonoscopy in Older Adults: Five Rules of Thumb for Practitioners

Jennifer K Maratt  1 , Audrey H Calderwood  2 , Sameer D Saini  1   3   4
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When and How to Stop Surveillance Colonoscopy in Older Adults: Five Rules of Thumb for Practitioners

Jennifer K Maratt et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

A 79-year-old obese man with obstructive sleep apnea, who ambulates with assistance comes to you to discuss post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy. His last colonoscopy was performed 5 years ago, during which two small adenomas were removed.

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Key factors to consider when making surveillance colonoscopy decisions in older adults. *CRC, colorectal cancer; higher CRC risk is associated with higher benefit; lower life expectancy is associated with lower benefit.
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