AGA Institute statement on CT colonogr...(s asked the National Institutes of Healt...),Health

Date:10/5/2007

s asked the National Institutes of Health to pursue a study to establish the clinical significance of diminutive polyps (<5mm) using adequate controls and long term follow up. We clearly need data that provides physicians with information on the natural history of polyps and guidance on their management."

According to recommendations put forth in September by the AGA Institute Task Force on CT Colonography:

• Any polyp >6 mm in size (i.e., widest diameter) should be reported and the patient referred for consideration of endoscopic polypectomy.

• Patients with three or more polyps of any size in the setting of high diagnostic confidence should be referred for consideration of endoscopic polypectomy.

• The appropriate clinical management of patients with one to two lesions no greater than 5 mm in diameter is unknown. In the absence of data, the follow-up interval recommended for these patients should be based on individual characteristics of the patient and procedure.

Colon cancer screening rates in eligible populations remain low. The AGA Institute supports all clinically proven options for colon cancer screening and encourages patients to discuss them with their physicians.

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Contact: Aimee Frank media@gastro.org 301-941-2620 American Gastroenterological Association Source:Eurekalert

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