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Appropriateness of colonoscopy in Europe (EPAGE II). Iron-deficiency anemia and hematochezia

Peytremann-Bridevaux, I. and Arditi, C. and Froehlich, F. and O'Malley, J. and Fairclough, P. and Le Moine, O. and Dubois, R. W. and Gonvers, J.-J. and Schusselé Filliettaz, S. and Vader, J.-P. and Juillerat, P. and Pittet, V. and Burnand, B.. (2009) Appropriateness of colonoscopy in Europe (EPAGE II). Iron-deficiency anemia and hematochezia. Endoscopy, Vol. 41, H. 3. pp. 227-233.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: To summarize the published literature on assessment of appropriateness of colonoscopy for the investigation of iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) and hematochezia, and report appropriateness criteria developed by an expert panel, the 2008 European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, EPAGE II. METHODS: A systematic search of guidelines, systematic reviews and primary studies regarding the evaluation and management of IDA and hematochezia was performed. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method was applied to develop appropriateness criteria for colonoscopy for these conditions. RESULTS: IDA occurs in 2 %-5 % of adult men and postmenopausal women. Examination of both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract is recommended in patients with iron deficiency. Colonoscopy for IDA yields one colorectal cancer (CRC) in every 9-13 colonoscopies. Hematochezia is a well-recognized alarm symptom and such patients are likely to be referred for colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is unanimously recommended in patients aged < or = 50. Diverticulosis, vascular ectasias, and ischemic colitis are common causes of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB); CRC is found in 0.2 %-11 % of the colonoscopies performed for LGIB. Most patients with scant hematochezia have an anorectal or a distal source of bleeding. The expert panel considered most clinical indications for colonoscopy as appropriate in the presence of IDA (58 %) or hematochezia (83 %). CONCLUSION: Despite the limitations of the published studies, guidelines unanimously recommend colonoscopy for the investigation of IDA and hematochezia in patients aged < or = 50 years. These indications were also considered appropriate by EPAGE II, as were indications in patients at low risk for CRC with no obvious cause of bleeding found during adequate previous investigations.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Gastroenterologie
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Gastroenterologie
UniBasel Contributors:Froehlich, Florian
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Further Journal Contribution
Publisher:Georg Thieme
ISSN:0013-726X
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal item
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