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Familial adenomatous polyposis secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
All patients with familial adenomatous polyposis will develop colorectal cancer. For secondary prevention of colorectal cancer total colectomy must be done. Effective tests for the secondary prevention of other complications and associated conditions include annual pouchoscopy following surgery and annual physical examination and ultrasound.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of colorectal cancer include:[1]
- Effective tests for the secondary prevention of complications and associated conditions include:[2]
| Condition | Test | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Anastomotic polyp recurrence after ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) | Pouchoscopy | Every year |
| Hepatoblastoma | Alpha-fetoprotein and abdominal ultrasound | Every year from birth until the age of 10 years |
| Soft tissue or bone lesions | Physical examination | Every year |
| Thyroid conditions | Ultrasound | Every year |
References
References
- ↑ Kennedy, Raelene D.; Potter, D. Dean; Moir, Christopher R.; El-Youssef, Mounif (2014). “The natural history of familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome: A 24year review of a single center experience in screening, diagnosis, and outcomes”. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 49 (1): 82–86. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.09.033. ISSN 0022-3468.
- ↑ Half, Elizabeth; Bercovich, Dani; Rozen, Paul (2009). “Familial adenomatous polyposis”. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 4 (1): 22. doi:10.1186/1750-1172-4-22. ISSN 1750-1172.
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