PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to investigate guideline application and colonoscopy findings in real-life practice in acromegaly. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective observational non-interventional and cross-sectional analysis on 146 patients with acromegaly (ACRO) referred to our clinic. We evaluated colonoscopy data, focusing on the correlation between colonoscopy findings and hormonal/metabolic values. RESULTS: The total number of colonoscopies performed in ACRO patients increased from 6 in the period 1990-1994 to 57 in the period 2010-2014. Colonoscopy procedures were performed according to guidelines in 25% of ACRO patients at diagnosis, 51% at follow-up and 11% globally (both at diagnosis and follow-up). Among the 146 ACRO patients, 68% were subjected to at least one colonoscopy and in 32% of the cases a polyp was detected during the procedure. The presence of polyps was significantly associated with mean levels of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), fasting glucose and insulin levels (p < 0.05). Polyps were detected in 48% of untreated patients and in 26% of patients under treatment for acromegaly (p = 0.04). The general risk of polyps and adenomatous polyps in ACRO patients was higher compared to the control population of Veneto Region, Italy (odds ratio 1.33 and 1.16, respectively). No cancerous polyps were detected in our analysis. CONCLUSION: In real-life practice, adherence to ACRO colonoscopy clinical guidelines was lower than expected. Among patients who underwent colonoscopy, the prevalence of colon polyps was higher for ACRO patients, suggesting the need for new strategies to ensure adherence to colonoscopy guidelines.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to investigate guideline application and colonoscopy findings in real-life practice in acromegaly. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective observational non-interventional and cross-sectional analysis on 146 patients with acromegaly (ACRO) referred to our clinic. We evaluated colonoscopy data, focusing on the correlation between colonoscopy findings and hormonal/metabolic values. RESULTS: The total number of colonoscopies performed in ACRO patients increased from 6 in the period 1990-1994 to 57 in the period 2010-2014. Colonoscopy procedures were performed according to guidelines in 25% of ACRO patients at diagnosis, 51% at follow-up and 11% globally (both at diagnosis and follow-up). Among the 146 ACRO patients, 68% were subjected to at least one colonoscopy and in 32% of the cases a polyp was detected during the procedure. The presence of polyps was significantly associated with mean levels of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), fasting glucose and insulin levels (p < 0.05). Polyps were detected in 48% of untreated patients and in 26% of patients under treatment for acromegaly (p = 0.04). The general risk of polyps and adenomatous polyps in ACRO patients was higher compared to the control population of Veneto Region, Italy (odds ratio 1.33 and 1.16, respectively). No cancerous polyps were detected in our analysis. CONCLUSION: In real-life practice, adherence to ACRO colonoscopy clinical guidelines was lower than expected. Among patients who underwent colonoscopy, the prevalence of colon polyps was higher for ACRO patients, suggesting the need for new strategies to ensure adherence to colonoscopy guidelines.
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Acromegaly; Colonoscopy; Polyposis; Real life practice
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