GP red book surveillance

Question 1

Surveillance interval for non-neoplastic polyps

Answer 1

Colonoscopy follow-up 1 year later, then 3-5 year intervals

Question 2

Surveillance interval for adenomas polyps (4 categories)

Answer 2

A: Low risk = 5 yr
- 1-2 polyps AND no bad features
B: High risk = 3 yr
- 3-4 polyps OR bad features: >10mm, high-grade dysplasia, villous
C: Multiple (5-9) = 1 yr
C: Multiple (≥10) = <1 yr
D: Incomplete excision or piecemeal excision = 3-6month