The predictive value of small versus diminutive adenomas for subsequent advanced neoplasia

Patients with previous colorectal adenomas are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. Current guidelines for postpolypectomy surveillance intervals treat all tubular adenomas 1 to 9 mm in size with low-grade dysplasia as carrying the same level of risk. We evaluated whether 6 to 9 mm adenomas detected at colonoscopy are associated with greater risk of advanced neoplasia at follow-up compared with baseline 1 to 5 mm adenomas.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research