According to the article, serrated polyps and their size, number and histologic features were largely considered “inconsequential.” However, authors point to two studies published in the journal that challenge this common belief. In one study, data suggest that serrated polyps may progress to colorectal adenocarcinoma via the serrated neoplasia. Proximal serrated polyps may also be more likely than conventional adenomas to be missed or not entirely removed during colonoscopies. Given this evidence, authors of the article are urging for revisions to current polyp surveillance guidelines.
Read the Gastroenterology article “Surveillance Guidelines Should Be Updated to Recognize the Importance of Serrated Polyps.”
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer studies:
– Large, Serrated Polyps Carry Greater Risk of Colorectal Cancer Than Other Factors
– Researchers Suggest Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Prevent Colon Cancer
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