General colon Latest Topicshttps://pediatricsurgeryclub.com/forum/207-general-colon/General colon Latest Topicsen13/3/2022https://pediatricsurgeryclub.com/topic/2662-1332022/[size=20px]Which of these statements is correct regarding patients with suspected familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)?

 

A Screening sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy should be performed between the ages of 15-25 years.

 

B Surveillance colonoscopy is required every 1-2 years.

 

C Proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis has the same long-term rate of rectal cuff cancer compared to total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis.

 

D Second degree relatives should undergo genetic screening for FAP.

 

E FAP is associated with increased risk of stomach, breast, and uterine cancer.[/size]

]]>2662Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:57:16 +0000patient with a juvenile polyphttps://pediatricsurgeryclub.com/topic/1649-patient-with-a-juvenile-polyp/[size=20px]A four-year old presents to the emergency department with tissue prolapsing from the anus. On closer examination the tissue proves to be a three cm diameter polyp on a long narrow stalk. The stalk is ligated and the polyp excised. Pathology shows that it is a juvenile polyp.

 

The next step in management for this patient with a juvenile polyp is

 

A colonoscopy.

 

B contrast enema.

 

C genetic testing for polyposis syndromes.

 

D magnetic resonance enterography.

 

E observation.[/size]

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