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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
Table 1 Recommendations for colonoscopy intervals according to previous exam findings[22]
Post-polypectomy follow-up
No polyps10 yr
Hyperplastic polyps in rectum/sigmoid10 yr
Low risk adenoma
1-2 tubular adenomas, < 10 mm5-10 yr
High risk adenoma
3-10 adenomas3 yr
> 10 adenomas< 3 yr
Villous adenoma(s) or tubular adenoma (s) ≥ 10 mm3 yr
Adenoma with high gradedysplasia3 yr
Serrated polyps/lesions
Serrated poliposis1 yr
≥ 10 mm or with dysplasia or traditional serrated adenoma3 yr
< 10 mm in proximal colon and without dysplasia5 yr