If subsequent colonoscopy is negative for adenomas then cease follow up. If subsequent colonoscopy is low risk then follow up as for low risk (repeat colonoscopy in 5 years if patient fit and willing). If subsequent colonoscopy is intermediate risk follow up as for intermediate risk (repeat colo...
The article discusses the follow-up testing of colon polyps. It states that the timing of follow-up depends on the findings of doctors about the type, size, and growth of polyps. It says that additional colonoscopy will be needed after polyps are removed, and there is a 25 to 30% ...
When your doctor completely removes a colon polyp, it's not likely to come back. But at least 30% of people who get polyps removed eventually develop new ones. Your doctor will likely recommend follow-up screening in 3-5 years. How to Prevent Colon Polyps While there's no way to preven...
Because we were interested in identifying new polyps (ie, not additional procedures related to the index polypectomy), we included as follow-up events only those polypectomies that occurred at least 9 months after the index date. In addition to analyzing the entire study population, we also ...
At one-year follow-up, the OS and DFS rates were 100 and 94%, respectively. In one patient, omental implants were discovered at the time of surgery, and the patient opted to not undergo additional therapy. Conclusions The first experience with mRASD for colectomy in colon cancer demonstrated...
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Follow-up is important as part of the treatment plan and is different based on your diagnosis and history. What is the treatment for colon cancer? If the colon polyp biopsy is positive for colon cancer, you will be referred to a cancer ...
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A number of recent publications dealing with colon polyps and cancer emphasize cost-effectiveness and the outcomes of screening and follow-up surveillance of high-risk groups. These groups include patients with either a past personal history or a family history of colorectal adenomas or cancer. Sever...
Not all colon polyps are the same. There are different histologic types, that is, the cells that make up the polyp have different characteristics when viewed under the microscope. They also vary in size, number, and location.Most importantly, they vary in their tendency to become cancerous (...