Hyperplastic polyps, the most common nonneoplastic polyp, are small polyps that measure 1 to 5 mm in size. Short, Matthew W., et al. “Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance.” American Family Physician, 15 Jan. 2015, www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0115/p93.html#sec-2.
Of all the colorectal screening modalities, a colonoscopy is the best method to accurately find cancer and polyps than all other screening tests. Colonoscopies have been shown to detect 95% of all large polyps (>/= 10mm) and up to 85% of polyps less than 5mm. A Colonoscopy is the best method to rule out colorectal cancer.
A colonoscopy is the only screening test that allows the
removal of precancerous polyps and therefore results in a high degree of
prevention of colorectal cancer. Certain early colorectal cancers are cured
with the removal of polyps during a colonoscopy.
Accuracy is further enhanced by having highly experienced
Gastroenterologists perform the exam and abide by the quality parameters
dictated by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, such as PMAGastroenterology.
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