Colonic neoplasias are detected in about 20% of patients most of which are immediately removed by polypectomy at a low risk. Polypectomy of adenomas and low UICC stages in cancer patients during screening colonoscopy may be tools for fighting colorectal cancer mortality.

Our investigation demonstrates for the first time gender-specific differences in the therapeutic management in a large cohort of IBD patients.

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The registry provides the first detailed data about the reality of treatment of IBD patients in Germany and reveals the necessity for networking among attending physicians in order to implement guidelines-conformed treatment.

The results underline the importance of screening the symptom-free population at least 55 years of age to prevent CRC.