Colorectal Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention: A Review.

ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the third most frequent form of malignancy and the second in terms of mortality. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are recognized risk factors for this type of cancer. Despite a worldwide increase in the incidence of CRC, the risk of CRC-related death in IBD patients has declined over time, probably because of successful surveillance strategies, the use of more effective drugs in the management of remission and improved indications to colectomy. This notwithstanding, CRC 5-year survival in patients with IBD is poorer than in the general population. This review provides a summary of the epidemiological features, risk factors and various prevention strategies proposed for CRC in IBD patients. Moreover, there is a special focus on reporting and highlighti

SUBMITTER: Marabotto E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9454776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature