Figure 3.
Guidelines for the interval to next colonoscopy based on findings of colonoscopya per colorectal cancer minimal elements: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, March 2009
aInterval is based on colonoscopy being complete (i.e., the bowel preparation was adequate and cecum was reached) and neoplastic lesions being completely removed. If not, repeat colonoscopies should be performed at very short intervals (0–6 months).
bInterval should take family history into account. Patients with family history of colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps in a first-degree relative (FDR) aged <60 years or ≥2 FDRs at any age should consider repeat colonoscopy within 5–10 years.
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