Small and Large Bowel: Research Article
Russo M. · Barchi A. · Mannucci A. · Puzzono M. · Zuppardo R.A. · Biamonte P. · Bencardino S. · Leandro G. · Cannizzaro R. · Monica F. · Zagari R.M. · Pasquale L. · Goni E. · Di Leo M. · Ricciardiello L. · Cavestro G.M. · on behalf of Italian Society of Gastroenterology (AIGO),Log in to MyKarger to check if you already have access to this content.
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Article / Publication Details AbstractBackground: Hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes require timely endoscopic surveillance. Methods: This study evaluated the approach of Italian gastroenterologists to the management of such patients. It then assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2. All members affiliated with the leading Italian gastroenterology societies (AIGO, SIED, and SIGE) received an online questionnaire. Results: One hundred and twenty-one clinicians from 96 centers answered, not necessarily experts in the field (mean age 50.26±11.22 years). Many collected family history for genetic risk assessment (74.4%), but only 14.0% used online predictive software. 65.6% discussed cases in multidisciplinary units. Genetic analysis was available to most centers, but only a few hospitals offered dedicated endoscopy (19.0%), outpatient clinics (33.9%), or surgeries (23.1%). Since the start of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the number of clinicians with a high volume of patients decreased (from 38.8% to 28.1%). Almost half of the responders (45.5%) reported a delay in the surveillance (median: 4-12 months). Ultimately, 30.6% detected one interval colorectal cancer in at least one of their patients. Conclusion: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic directly affected the surveillance of hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes in Italy. Endoscopic surveillance should resume in all centers to avoid the possible long-term consequences of its interruption, especially for inherited colorectal cancer syndromes.
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