FOI_7516

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7516

Date Request Received: 31/10/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 01/11/2023 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Surveillance Colonoscopy in the South West

Request Category: Campaigning organisation


Question Number 1: To what extent are the British Society of Gastroenterology Inflammatory Bowel Disease colorectal cancer surveillance endoscopy recommendations been implemented in this Trust? If they are being partially implemented, please outline which areas are currently being met.

Answer To Question 1: We have not implemented a surveillance programme against BSG standards for IBD patients.

Question Number 2: What percentage of Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients are currently overdue their surveillance endoscopy based on the timelines set out in the British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults (2019)? Please provide this information broken down by high risk, intermediate risk and lower risk as out in this same guidance

Answer To Question 2: N/A - We have not implemented a surveillance programme against BSG standards for IBD patients.

Question Number 3: What plans are in place to manage the Inflammatory Bowel Disease colorectal cancer colonoscopy surveillance backlog in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Answer To Question 3: We have no plans currently to implement surveillance for IBD patients. We offer colorectal polyp surveillance only at present.

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