The Specialty certificate in Gastroenterology SCE covers the whole of the curriculum of the specialty training in gastroenterology in the UK. Preparation for this exam requires a wide breadth of knowledge around the curriculum . As knowledge is constantly advancing , awareness of current and updated guidelines is important.This blog is an attempt to pool all resources in one site with regular updates.
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a 37 yrs old patient diagnosed with UC in 2002. He had extensive colitis but quiescent. He had a family histtory of CRC (FDR 50+). His last colonoscopy was in 2012: no dysplasia or visible lesions. When would you do the next surveillance? 1- one yr 2- 3 yrs 3- 5 yrs
A 45-year-old man with a 15-year history of extensive ulcerative colitis underwent a surveillance colonoscopy. He had been well since his most recent colonoscopy 5 years previously. He had a normal bowel habit and was taking oral mesalazine only. His brother, who was 48, did not have inflammatory bowel disease, but had recently had a colorectal cancer resected.
The colonoscopy demonstrated quiescent changes, which were confirmed by the biopsies.
After what interval should a further colonoscopy be performed?
A: 1 year B: 2 years C: 3 years D: 5 years E: 10 years
a 37 yrs old patient diagnosed with UC in 2002. He had extensive colitis but quiescent. He had a family histtory of CRC (FDR 50+). His last colonoscopy was in 2012: no dysplasia or visible lesions. When would you do the next surveillance?
ReplyDelete1- one yr
2- 3 yrs
3- 5 yrs
A 45-year-old man with a 15-year history of extensive ulcerative colitis underwent a surveillance colonoscopy. He had been well since his most recent colonoscopy 5 years previously. He had a normal bowel habit and was taking oral mesalazine only. His brother, who was 48, did not have inflammatory bowel disease, but had recently had a colorectal cancer resected.
ReplyDeleteThe colonoscopy demonstrated quiescent changes, which were confirmed by the biopsies.
After what interval should a further colonoscopy be performed?
A: 1 year
B: 2 years
C: 3 years
D: 5 years
E: 10 years
A
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