Appropriateness of recommendations for surveillance colonoscopy after polypectomy – a comparison of adherence to the 2012 and 2020 USMSTF guidelines
Kacey Idouchi,
Mathew J. Gregoski,
Don C. Rockey
Abstract:Background
Screening colonoscopy detects precancerous polyps, which when resected, prevents colon cancer. Recommendations for surveillance colonoscopy after polypectomy are based on the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force guidelines (USMSTF).
Aim
to examine provider recommendations based on 2012 and 2020 USMSTF guidelines.
Methods
A prospective analysis was performed to examine provider recommendations for index screening and surveillance colonoscopy from March 2022 to January 2023. Procedures with unknown hist… Show more
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