Utilization of surveillance colonoscopy in community practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

The recommended timing of surveillance colonoscopy for individuals with adenomatous polyps is based on adenoma histology, size, and number. The burden and cost of surveillance colonoscopy are significant. The aim of this study was to examine the use of surveillance colonoscopy on a community-wide basis.

Methods

We retrospectively queried participants in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer screening trial in 9 US communities about use of surveillance colonoscopy. Subjects whose initial colonoscopy showed advanced adenoma (AA), nonadvanced adenoma (NAA), or no adenoma (NA) findings were included. Colonoscopy examinations were confirmed by reviewing colonoscopy reports.

Results

Of 3876 subjects selected for inquiry, 3627 (93.6%) responded

SUBMITTER: Schoen RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2813330 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature