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. 2022 Oct;20(10):2402-2404.
doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.05.016. Epub 2021 May 13.

Histology, Size, and Number of Advanced Polyps are Associated With Guideline-Discordant Surveillance Recommendations

Jennifer M Kolb  1 , Gregory L Austin  2
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Histology, Size, and Number of Advanced Polyps are Associated With Guideline-Discordant Surveillance Recommendations

Jennifer M Kolb et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Surveillance guidelines following polypectomy promote cost-effective reductions in future colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, but high nonadherence rates1 can have negative consequences on costs and effectiveness. Professional societies recommend a 3-year interval for patients with advanced colorectal polyps (ACPs), although few studies report provider adherence to surveillance intervals.2 This study evaluated rates and predictors of guideline-discordant recommendations for patients with ACPs.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Adjusted probabilities for predictors of surveillance intervals longer (A*) and shorter (B**) than USMSTF recommendations
*Adjusted for number of polyps, size of largest polyp, villous histology, high grade histology, morphology (flat, pedunculated), piecemeal resection, fellow involvement, & bowel preparation quality **Adjusted for number of polyps, high-grade dysplasia, and piecemeal resection
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