New recommendations for colorectal cancer surveillance for certain patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Certain patients with inflammatory bowel disease, both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease of the colon, have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to individuals without IBD. A number of factors contribute to the increase in risk, which necessitates an individualized and sensible approach to surveillance in patients, according to a new medical position statement and technical review.

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