Optimizing genetic testing strategy for suspected attenuated adenomatous polyposis: effective solutions in public health systems.

Background: APC and MUTYH genes are key in hereditary attenuated adenomatous polyposis syndromes. Guidelines recommend genetic testing based on polyp count, often overlooking age despite its impact on polyp prevalence.

Aim: To enhance genetic testing strategies for suspected attenuated adenomatous polyposis by combining polyp count and age in a probability calculator.

Clinical approach for managing patients with unexpected CDH1 mutations: A case report.

Background: Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) (OMIM# 137215) is an autosomal dominant cancer syndrome associated with CDH1 (OMIM# 192090) mutations. Prophylactic total gastrectomy (PTG) is the most recommended preventive treatment when a pathogenic mutation is found. However, the increasing use of genetic testing has led to the identification of incidental CDH1 mutations in individuals without a family history of gastric cancer.

Colorectal cancer diagnosis: Pitfalls and opportunities.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem in the Western world. The diagnostic process is a challenge in all health systems for many reasons: There are often no specific symptoms; lower abdominal symptoms are very common and mostly related to non-neoplastic diseases, not CRC; diagnosis of CRC is mainly based on colonoscopy, an invasive procedure; and the resource for diagnosis is usually scarce. Furthermore, the available predictive models for CRC are based on the evaluation of symptoms, and their diagnostic accuracy is limited.

Endoscopic surveillance in patients with multiple (10-100) colorectal polyps.

Background And Study Aims: Endoscopic surveillance in patients with multiple colorectal polyps aims to reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, as well as the need for colorectal surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of developing CRC or the need for surgery during endoscopic surveillance in a cohort of patients with multiple (10 - 100) colorectal polyps.

Patients And Methods: This was a multicentrer, longitudinal, observational study in 15 CRC high risk clinics in Spain, carried out between January 2009 and December 2010.

Factors related to length of hospital admission in mild interstitial acute pancreatitis.

Objectives: to describe the clinical practice and the factors associated with length of hospital stay in mild acute pancreatitis.

Methods: we present a retrospective observational study that includes a series of patients admitted to our hospital between January 2007 and December 2009 due to mild acute pancreatitis. Baseline data, treatments and examinations were collected.

Factors associated with intolerance after refeeding in mild acute pancreatitis.

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the mode of refeeding, frequency of intolerance, and related factors in mild acute pancreatitis (AP).

Methods: We included all cases of mild AP between January 2007 and December 2009 in an observational, descriptive, and retrospective study. We analyzed demographic and etiological data, admission variables, treatment, refeeding mode, intolerance frequency, and treatment.