Table 5.

What is the protocol for the follow-up of patients who do not match the criteria for surgery? (total answers to question 5 − n = 76)

Answer options	Responses, n (%)
US every 6 months for life or until the polyp/polyps reaches a critical size	3 (3.9%)
US every year for life or until the polyp/polyps reaches a critical size	9 (11.8%)
US every 6 months for 2–5 years and then stop; there should not be any significant variation in size (± 1 mm) or number	13 (17.1%)
US every year for 2–5 years then stop; there should not be any significant variation in size (± 1 mm) or number	31 (40.8%)
Never follow up	8 (10.5%)
Other	12 (15.8%)

US, ultrasound.