Fecal immunochemical test surveillance in colorectal cancer following adenoma resection: A longitudinal, population-based linked cohort study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is widely utilized in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening because of its noninvasive, rapid, and cost-effective characteristics, its effectiveness in post-adenoma resection surveillance remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the benefits of follow-up FIT surveillance in individuals with adenoma resection and to identify risk factors associated with adenoma recurrence.

Methods and findings

As part of China's National Screening Project, we identified a total of 5,911 individuals who underwent adenoma removal during the first round of CRC screening in Jiashan and Haining between 2006 and 2021. All individuals with adenoma removal were invited to participate in a second CRC screening; 2,448 accepted and chose either dir

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature