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.

Type of practice

Other tests

Age

Adult, Geriatric

Topic Area

Gastroenterology

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 established by the gastroenterologist responsible for the procedure, taking into account previous findings, the quality of the colonoscopy, family history, and relevant clinical judgement.

Sources

1. Cairns SR et al, British Society of Gastroenterology; Association of Coloproctology for Great Britain and Ireland. Guidelines for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance in moderate and high risk groups (update from 2002). Gut. 2010 May;59(5):666-89.
2. Lieberman DA et al, United States Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. Guidelines for colonoscopy surveillance after screening and polypectomy: a consensus update by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology. 2012 Sep;143(3):844-57.
3. Hassan C et al, European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Post-polypectomy colonoscopy surveillance: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline. Endoscopy. 2013 Oct;45(10):842-51. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1344548. Epub 2013 Sep 12.

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