follow-up of non-resected polyps

Last edited 04/2020

Follow-up of non-resected polyps

  • guidance suggests following these polyps with an ultrasound every six months for a year and then yearly only if the polyp size is stable. Surgery is indicated in patients with an increase in polyp size (1)

Reference:

  1. NHS West Mids (April 2020). West Midlands Cancer Alliance Hepatobiliary Gallbladder Polyps Management Guidelines