First Consensus Statement on Postcolonoscopy and Postimaging Colorectal Cancer

A multinational panel proposes standardized definitions and methods for etiological analysis and rate calculation of these cancers.

Sponsoring Organization: World Endoscopy Organization

Target Audience: Clinicians, organizations, researchers, policy makers, and patients

Target Population: Patients undergoing colonoscopy or other imaging of the colon

Background and Objective

The literature on postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) is limited by significant heterogeneity in terminology and methodology. The purpose of this consensus statement is to provide a set of standardized definitions and framework for analysis of causation.

Key Points

PCCRC is the preferred term for cancers appearing after a colonoscopy in which no cancer is diagnosed.
PCCRC is subcategorized into interval cancer (identified before the next recommended screening or surveillance examination) and noninterv…

Reviewing Author

Charles J. Kahi, MD

Disclosures

Grant/Research SupportU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) HSR&D; VA Cooperative Studies Program; VA QUERI

Editorial BoardsClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology; AGA Perspectives