Don’t perform surveillance colonoscopy for colon polyps after a valid exam, with intervals that vary from those indicated by the responsible gastroenterologist or after histologic evaluation of the polyp.

Don’t perform surveillance colonoscopy for colon polyps after a valid exam, with intervals that vary from those indicated by the responsible gastroenterologist or after histologic evaluation of the polyp.

by | Oct 17, 2018

The need for a surveillance colonoscopy should be based on the results of the first endoscopic assessment and is indicated by evidence based guidelines, which evaluate the relative risk of developing new adenomas or carcinomas. The appropriate interval needs to be...