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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2015; 7(12): 484-491
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.484
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.484
Table 1 Recommendations for colonoscopy intervals according to previous exam findings[22]
| Post-polypectomy follow-up | |
| No polyps | 10 yr |
| Hyperplastic polyps in rectum/sigmoid | 10 yr |
| Low risk adenoma | |
| 1-2 tubular adenomas, < 10 mm | 5-10 yr |
| High risk adenoma | |
| 3-10 adenomas | 3 yr |
| > 10 adenomas | < 3 yr |
| Villous adenoma(s) or tubular adenoma (s) ≥ 10 mm | 3 yr |
| Adenoma with high gradedysplasia | 3 yr |
| Serrated polyps/lesions | |
| Serrated poliposis | 1 yr |
| ≥ 10 mm or with dysplasia or traditional serrated adenoma | 3 yr |
| < 10 mm in proximal colon and without dysplasia | 5 yr |
- Citation: Alberti LR, Garcia DPC, Coelho DL, Lima DCAD, Petroianu A. How to improve colon cancer screening rates. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2015; 7(12): 484-491
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v7/i12/484.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.484
