Abstract
Colitis-associated cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer with an unclear pathogenesis. Colitis-associated cancer serves as a prototype of inflammation-associated cancers. Advanced colonoscopic techniques are considered standard of care for surveillance in patients with long-standing colitis, especially those with other risk factors, including sclerosing cholangitis and a family history of colorectal cancer. When colitis-associated cancer is diagnosed, the standard operation involves total proctocolectomy. Restorative procedures and surveillance after colectomy require special considerations. In these contexts, new 3-dimensional human models may be used to usher in personalized medicine.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-287 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 3D human models
- Colitis cancer surveillance
- Colitis-associated cancer
- Colitis-associated cancer management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology