Polyp Progression in Paediatric Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis - A Single Centre Experience
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Objectives: Prophylactic colectomy at a premalignant stage is the cornerstone of management of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Prior to surgery, colonoscopy surveillance is recommended in children with FAP. This study aimed to examine the natural history of FAP in children by evaluating adenoma progression and factors influencing timing of colectomy. Method: Patients with FAP under the age of 18 years at first surveillance colonoscopy and who had undergone more than one colonoscopy were identified. Demographic, endoscopic, genetic and surgical data were retrieved. Cumulative adenoma (polyp) counts were obtained whilst accounting for any polypectomies during the study period. The rate of polyp progression and factors influencing the timing of colectomy.were evaluated. Results: Eighty-four patients (50% male; mean age at first colonoscopy 13 years [SD 1.97]) were identified, of which 83 had a family history of FAP. At first colonoscopy, 67 (79%) had
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