This study involves a primary VC screening for colorectal polyps. The research hypothesis is that VC screening, including surveillance of sub-cm polyps, is a safe and effective approach.
The purpose of this study is to use virtual colonoscopy screening to learn more about what happens to small colon polyps (less than 10 mm) over time. From this, we can find out whether it's safer to remove all colon polyps right away or leave the small ones in place and remove only those that grow to 10 mm or more.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
272
In vivo CTC surveillance of 6-9 mm polyp
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
The growth rate (natural history) of small colorectal polyps
Polyp growth rates are established by comparing polyp volume at the initial and surveillance CTC studies
Time frame: The outcome measure of polyp growth rate is established at the time of surveillance CTC by comparing to the baseline CTC
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