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Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020)

Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020): Baseline Colonoscopy Complete → Polyp Findings → 10-Year Interval.

Interactive Decision Tree

Mini Map

Algorithm Steps

  1. Start

    Baseline Colonoscopy Complete

    Adequate prep, cecal intubation

    1. Decision

      Polyp Findings

      • Normal/hyperplastic
      • Low-risk adenoma
      • High-risk adenoma
      1. End

        10-Year Interval

        No adenomas, only hyperplastic rectosigmoid

      2. Action

        Low-Risk Adenoma

        1-2 tubular adenomas <10mm

        1. End

          7-10 Year Interval

          Consider 7 years if family history

      3. Action

        High-Risk Adenoma

        ≥3 adenomas, ≥10mm, villous, HGD

        1. End

          3 Year Interval

          If ≥10 adenomas: 1 year

      4. Action

        Serrated Polyps

        SSP ≥10mm or with dysplasia

        1. End

          3-5 Year Interval

          Based on size/dysplasia

Guideline Source

US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer: Surveillance Guidelines

Clinical Safety Information

Clinical Decision Support — Not a Substitute for Clinical Judgment

Individual patient factors may require deviation from these recommendations.

Known Limitations

  • Assumes complete baseline colonoscopy with adequate prep
  • Serrated polyps have separate pathway
  • High-quality baseline exam critical

Applicable Regions

USAUUKEU

AU: Cancer Council surveillance intervals

UK: BSG post-polypectomy surveillance

US: USMSTF guidelines standard

Version 1Next review: 2028-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020)?

The Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020) is a management clinical algorithm for Colorectal Surgery. It provides a structured decision tree to guide clinical decision-making, based on US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer: Surveillance Guidelines.

What guideline is the Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020) based on?

This algorithm is based on US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer: Surveillance Guidelines (DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.01.014).

What are the limitations of the Post-Polypectomy Surveillance Intervals (USMSTF 2020)?

Known limitations include: Assumes complete baseline colonoscopy with adequate prep; Serrated polyps have separate pathway; High-quality baseline exam critical. Individual patient factors may require deviation from these recommendations.

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