Endoscopy 2022; 54(10): v31
DOI: 10.1055/a-1778-9685
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Author commentary on Amanda J. Cross et al.

Amanda J. Cross et al. Post-polypectomy surveillance interval and advanced neoplasia detection rates: a multicenter, retrospective cohort study

Detection rates of colorectal neoplasia at surveillance among low and high risk patients, according to time to first surveillance colonoscopy, were examined in this UK study. Among low risk patients, metachronous advanced neoplasia was uncommon, even with longer surveillance intervals of up to 6 years. Among high risk patients, the likelihood of detecting advanced adenomas and colorectal cancer increased with increasing interval length, particularly as the interval extended beyond 3 years. The findings support a 3-year surveillance interval for high risk patients.

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