Abstract
An astounding 16.6 million colonoscopies are performed annually in the United States.1 About 20% (3.2 million) of these examinations are surveillance procedures 2 largely prompted by the finding of adenomas on a previous colonoscopy. Recent improvements in colonoscopy techniques and the emphasis on adenoma detection rate presumably will increase the identification of adenomas, with an even greater need for surveillance colonoscopies in the future. This highlights the importance of conducting postpolypectomy surveillance colonoscopies at appropriate intervals not only to enhance the effectiveness of colon-cancer-prevention programs but also to minimize unnecessary procedures given finite resources and procedural risks.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
