How often do I need a colonoscopy if polyps were found?

This question was asked in Lady Lake, Florida on 02/09/2012.
If polyps were detected and removed during a colonoscopy, how often should subsequent colonoscopies be done?

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Doctors Answers (2)

David Myles Nolan
Answered on: 2/10/2012

That actually depends on the size and the type of the polyps removed. You should talk with the endoscopist who removed them to see when they feel you should have a recheck.

Harsha Vittal, M.D.
Answered on: 2/10/2012

Based on the pathology and size of the polyps, you should have a colonoscopy every 3-5 years.