Is colorectal neoplasia more aggressive in the young? A look at shifting guidelines.

Background: This study aimed to compare factors associated with CRC in patients younger than 50 and in those 50 and older, that required surgical resection due to malignancy or premalignant conditions.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted looking at patients who had bowel resection due to CRC or advanced polyps; individuals found to have hereditary tumors and inflammatory bowel disease were excluded. Data was analyzed with chi square test of association comparing proportions of patients in the two age groups.