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What Is A Colonoscopy Recommended For?

I have had a colonoscopy doctor took of a 3mm polyp in the sigmoid colon, removed with a cold snare. Doctor said everything looked good no cancer just what I said above. Recommended a repeat colonoscopy for surveillance. why doe he want to keep do another one if everything is ok ?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The guidelines of US multi-society task force recommend that patients with one or two benign polyps on the first-time colonoscopy need surveillance to rule out the re-occurrence of polyp which may prone to develop the malignancy.

At least 5 to 10year period interval colonoscopy examination is needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Is A Colonoscopy Recommended For?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The guidelines of US multi-society task force recommend that patients with one or two benign polyps on the first-time colonoscopy need surveillance to rule out the re-occurrence of polyp which may prone to develop the malignancy. At least 5 to 10year period interval colonoscopy examination is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu