Polyp characteristics |
Recommendation |
Polyps less than 5 mm |
No routine follow up |
Polyps 5 to 10 mm |
Repeat scan in 6 months |
Unchanged after 6 months |
Repeat scan in 12 months |
Still unchanged after 12 months |
No follow up advised |
Polyps appear to be fast growing after 6 months |
Surgical referral |
Polyps of 1 cm or more |
Surgical referral |