| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9929298 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with distal hyperplastic polyps, unlike those with distal adenomas, do not exhibit an increased risk for proximal neoplasia or proximal advanced neoplasia compared to those with no distal polyps. The discovery of hyperplastic polyps on screening sigmoidoscopy should not prompt colonoscopy.
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Authors
Otto S. MD, MSc, Drew B. MD, Susan E. MD, Michael MD, David J. MD, Geoffrey C. MD, Maw-Soan MD, Richard A. MD,