Study of colorectal mortality in the Andalusian population.

OBJECTIVES: to provide up-to-date information and to analyze recent changes in colorectal cancer mortality trends in Andalusia during the period of 1980-2008 using joinpoint regression models. PATIENTS AND METHODS: age- and sex-specific colorectal cancer deaths were taken from the official vital statistics published by the Instituto de Estadística de Andalucía for the years 1980 to 2008. We computed age-specific rates for each 5-year age group and calendar year and age-standardized mortality rates per 100,000 men and women. A joinpoint regression analysis was used for trend analysis of standardized rates. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to identify the years when a significant change in the linear slope of the temporal trend occurred. The best fitting points (the "join-points") are chosen where the rate significantly changes. RESULTS: mortality from colorectal cancer in Andalusia during the period studied has increased, from 277 deaths in 1980 to 1,227 in 2008 in men, and from 333 to 805 deaths in women. Adjusted overall colorectal cancer mortality rates increased from 7.7 to 17.0 deaths per 100,000 person-years in men and from 6.6 to 9.0 per 100,000 person-years in women Changes in mortality did not evolve similarly for men and women. Age-specific CRC mortality rates are lower in women than in men, which imply that women reach comparable levels of colorectal cancer mortality at higher ages than men. CONCLUSIONS: sex differences for colorectal cancer mortality have been widening in the last decade in Andalusia. In spite of the decreasing trends in age-adjusted mortality rates in women, incidence rates and the absolute numbers of deaths are still increasing, largely because of the aging of the population. Consequently, colorectal cancer still has a large impact on health care services, and this impact will continue to increase for many more years.

Andalusian Registry for familial adenomatous polyposis. Analysis of patients included.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the phenotype and genotype characteristic of patients included in the Andalusian Registry for familial adenomatous polyposis, the genotype/phenotype correlation and the impact of Registry in the frequency of colorectal cancer of registered. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study of 77 patients with FAP belonging to 33 families, included in a centralized database visited by the physicians of the hospitals taking part in the present study, on prior signing of confidentiality letters. All genetic studies were carried out in the Immunology Service of our institution. RESULTS: We have included in our study 77 patients of 33 families; 31 probands with a mean age of 32 years (13-51) and 46 relatives at risk with a mean age of 21.8 years (6-55). Genetic study informed in 68/77 with positive result in 92.6%. Ten probands showed colorectal cancer (CRC) at the time of diagnosis (32.2%). Only two affected relatives showed CRC at diagnosis (4.3%), a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Gastrointestinal involvement was observed in 30/61 (49%), desmoid tumors in 7/77 (9.1%) and congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium in 23/55 (65.7%). 86.7% of patients with this alteration showed mutations between codons 454 and 1019, with a statistically significant correlation ((p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The registry has facilitated the genetic diagnosis for all affected families disregard their province of origin. It has also improved the screening of affected relatives and has made it possible to take preventive measures immediately, therefore diminishing the incidence of CRC at diagnosis in registered affected relatives. The correlation between congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium with some mutations is the only phenotypic-genotypic correlation with statistical significance.

Malignant colonic adenomas. Therapeutic criteria. Long-term results of therapy in a series of 42 patients in our healthcare area.

OBJECTIVE: a) to evaluate the appropriateness of histological criteria as proposed by Morson as indicators for surgery; and b) to compare the adequacy of Morson s criteria with Haggitt s levels as indicators for surgery in the case of malignant sessile lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: we carried out a prospective, protocolized study of 42 patients with polyps with invasive carcinoma (IC) who underwent colonoscopic polypectomy from 1979 through 2008. We applied the histological criteria proposed by Morson to all the patients included in the series. RESULTS: we treated 24 polyps with IC and favorable histological criteria (FC) and 18 polyps showing unfavorable histological criteria (UC). All polyps with FC were treated by means of colonoscopic polypectomy. None of the patients showed signs of disease after a mean follow-up period o f 9.67 yrs. Patients with polyps with UC were recommended to undergo surgery. The presence of unfavorable histological criteria in the polypectomy sample was clearly associated with an unfavorable patient outcome and showed a 100% sensitivity level, a negative prognostic value (NPV) of 100%, and a false negative (FN) percentage of 0% for the prognosis of the disease. We found 12 sessile polyps (Haggitt s level 4). Colonoscopic polypectomy was the treatment employed in 9 out of 12 cases. All patients are free from disease (mean follow-up 7.3 yrs). If Haggitt s level criteria had been applied, all 12 patients would have undergone surgery. This means 58% more patients than following Morson s criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Morson s criteria are considered an adequate diagnostic tool for the indication of surgery in patients with malignant adenomas. Haggitt s invasion levels do not accurately discriminate the necessity for surgery in case of malignant sessile lesions.

[Follow-up after surgical treatment of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis: results in a southern Spanish population]. / Seguimiento posquirúrgico de los pacientes con poliposis adenomatosa familiar: resultados en una población del sur de España.

OBJECTIVE: The study was to assess changes in the rectal mucosa and pouch in a series of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who underwent either subtotal colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) or proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), and to evaluate the suitability of the follow-up interval and postoperative treatment employed to prevent the development of cancer. METHOD: This study involved 28 patients with FAP who underwent IRA (n=20) or IPAA (n=8), and were followed endoscopically over a mean period of 7.47 years. The number and both macroscopic and histological features of polyps before and after surgery, the treatment, and complications were all analyzed. The suitability of the follow-up interval was assessed. RESULTS: None of the 26 patients who complied with follow-up developed rectal cancer. Two patients developed rectal cancer at 21 and 36 months after withdrawing from the protocol. Except in two cases in which surgery was indicated, patients who developed adenomas during follow-up were treated by endoscopic polypectomy. CONCLUSIONS: In our series, the failure to comply with follow-up examinations was associated with cancer development.

Registro Andaluz de la Poliposis Adenomatosa Familiar. Análisis de los pacientes incluidos / No disponible

Objetivos: Valorar las características fenotípicas y genotípicas de los pacientes incluidos en el Registro Andaluz de la poliposis adenomatosa familiar, la relación genotipo/fenotipo y el impacto del Registro en la frecuencia de cáncer colorrectal de los familiares registrados. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de 77 pacientes con PAF, pertenecientes a 33 familias, incluidos en una base de datos centralizada a la que tienen acceso los responsables de los hospitales participantes, previa firma de cartas de confidencialidad. Todos los estudios genéticos se realizan en el Servicio de Inmunología de nuestro Hospital. Resultados: 77 pacientes registrados (50,6% varones): 31 probandos, edad media: 32 años (13-51) y 46 familiares afectos, edad media 21,8 años (6-55). Estudio genético informado en 68/77 con resultado positivo en 92,6%. Cáncer colorrectal al diagnóstico en diez probandos (32,2%) y 2 familiares afectos (4,3%), diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,05). Se observó afectación de tramos altos en 30/61 (49%), tumor desmoides en 7/77 (9,1%) e hipertrofia del epitelio pigmentario de la retina en 23/35 (65,7%). El 86,7% de los pacientes con esta alteración mostraron mutaciones entre los codones 454 y 1.019, relación estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: El Registro Andaluz ha permitido ofrecer el diagnóstico genético en todas las familias afectas independientemente de su provincia de origen, mejorar el cribado, iniciar medidas preventivas precozmente y disminuir la frecuencia de cáncer colorrectal al diagnóstico en los familiares afectos registrados. La relación de la hipertrofia congénita del epitelio pigmentario de la retina con determinadas mutaciones es la única relación feno-genotípica con significación estadística(AU)

Objective: To evaluate the phenotype and genotype characteristic of patients included in the Andalusian Registry for familial adenomatous polyposis, the genotype/phenotype correlation and the impact of Registry in the frequency of colorectal cancer of registered. Material and methods: A descriptive study of 77 patients with FAP belonging to 33 families, included in a centralized database visited by the physicians of the hospitals taking part in the present study, on prior signing of confidentiality letters. All genetic studies were carried out in the Immunology Service of our institution. Results: We have included in our study 77 patients of 33 families; 31 probands with a mean age of 32 years (13-51) and 46 relatives at risk with a mean age of 21.8 years (6-55). Genetic study informed in 68/77 with positive result in 92.6%. Ten probands showed colorectal cancer (CRC) at the time of diagnosis (32.2%). Only two affected relatives showed CRC at diagnosis (4.3%), a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Gastrointestinal involvement was observed in 30/61 (49%), desmoid tumors in 7/77 (9.1%) and congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium in 23/55 (65.7%). 86.7% of patients with this alteration showed mutations between codons 454 and 1019, with a statistically significant correlation ((p< 0.05). Conclusions: The registry has facilitated the genetic diagnosis for all affected families disregard their province of origin. It has also improved the screening of affected relatives and has made it possible to take preventive measures immediately, therefore diminishing the incidence of CRC at diagnosis in registered affected relatives. The correlation between congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium with some mutations is the only phenotypic- genotypic correlation with statistical significance(AU)

Malignant colonic adenomas. Therapeutic criteria. Long-term results of therapy in a series of 42 patients in our healthcare area

Objective: a) to evaluate the appropriateness of histological criteria as proposed by Morson as indicators for surgery; and b) to compare the adequacy of Morson’s criteria with Haggitt’s levels as indicators for surgery in the case of malignant sessile lesions. Material and methods: we carried out a prospective, protocolized study of 42 patients with polyps with invasive carcinoma (IC) who underwent colonoscopic polypectomy from 1979 through 2008. We applied the histological criteria proposed by Morson to all the patients included in the series. Results: we treated 24 polyps with IC and favorable histological criteria (FC) and 18 polyps showing unfavorable histological criteria (UC). All polyps with FC were treated by means of colonoscopic polypectomy. None of the patients showed signs of disease after a mean follow-up period o f 9.67 yrs. Patients with polyps with UC were recommended to undergo surgery. The presence of unfavorable histological criteria in the polypectomy sample was clearly associated with an unfavorable patient outcome and showed a 100% sensitivity level, a negative prognostic value (NPV) of 100%, and a false negative (FN) percentage of 0% for the prognosis of the disease. We found 12 sessile polyps (Haggitt’s level 4). Colonoscopic polypectomy was the treatment employed in 9 out of 12 cases. All patients are free from disease (mean follow- up 7.3 yrs). If Haggitt’s level criteria had been applied, all 12 patients would have undergone surgery. This means 58% more patients than following Morson’s criteria. Conclusions: Morson’s criteria are considered an adequate diagnostic tool for the indication of surgery in patients with malignant adenomas. Haggitt’s invasion levels do not accurately discriminate the necessity for surgery in case of malignant sessile lesions(AU)

Seguimiento posquirúrgico de los pacientes con poliposis adenomatosa familiar: resultados en una población del sur de España / Follow-up after surgical treatment of patients with familial adenomtous polyposis: Results in a Southern Spanish population

Objetivo: analizar la evolución de la mucosa rectal y del reservorioasí como idoneidad de los intervalos de seguimiento y deltratamiento realizado para evitar la aparición del cáncer, en unaserie de pacientes con poliposis adenomatosa familiar (PAF), intervenidos.Método: estudio prospectivo de 28 pacientes con PAF intervenidosmediante anastomosis íleo-rectal (20 pacientes) y anastomosisíleo-anal con reservorio (8 pacientes). A todos se les habíarealizado un control endoscópico dos veces al año y análisis delnúmero y características macroscópicas e histológicas de los póliposantes y después de la cirugía así como del tratamiento realizado,de sus complicaciones y de la adecuación del intervalo de seguimiento.El seguimiento medio fue de 6,47 años (DE = 4,59;rango = 0,72-16,75 años).Resultados: ninguno de los 26 pacientes que cumplimentaroncorrectamente el protocolo de seguimiento desarrolló cáncer.Sólo dos pacientes lo desarrollaron al 1,75 y los 3 años, respectivamentedel abandono del protocolo. Los pacientes que desarrollaronadenomas durante el seguimiento fueron tratados con éxitomediante polipectomía endoscópica, salvo en dos casos que se indicócirugía.Conclusiones: en nuestra serie, el incumplimiento de las revisionesha sido el factor que ha condicionado la aparición de cáncer

Objective: the study was to assess changes in the rectal mucosaand pouch in a series of patients with familial adenomatouspolyposis (FAP) who underwent either subtotal colectomy and ileorectalanastomosis (IRA) or proctocolectomy and ileal pouchanalanastomosis (IPAA), and to evaluate the suitability of the follow-up interval and postoperative treatment employed to preventthe development of cancer.Method: this study involved 28 patients with FAP who underwentIRA (n=20) or IPAA (n=8), and were followed endoscopicallyover a mean period of 7.47 years. The number and bothmacroscopic and histological features of polyps before and aftersurgery, the treatment, and complications were all analyzed. Thesuitability of the follow-up interval was assessed.Results: none of the 26 patients who complied with follow-updeveloped rectal cancer. Two patients developed rectal cancer at21 and 36 months after withdrawing from the protocol. Except intwo cases in which surgery was indicated, patients who developedadenomas during follow-up were treated by endoscopic polypectomy.Conclusions: in our series, the failure to comply with followupexaminations was associated with cancer development