Follow-up Colonoscopy: When Should This Patient Return?
Is a surveillance interval of 1 year, 3 years, 5, or 10 years recommended?
A 50-year-old man of average risk undergoes a first-time screening colonoscopy. A sub-centimeter polyp was found in the ascending colon and was removed. Histology revealed a sessile serrated adenoma.
When should a repeat colonoscopy be performed?
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