Table 2

Findings of polyps of all types, adenomas and high risk adenomas in subjects in whom the caecum was intubated at screening colonoscopy

Women (n=84)Men (n=109)Total (n=193)
Polyps2-150 56 (67)86 (79)142 (74)
Adenomas32 (38)51 (47)83 (43)
High risk adenomas2-151 12 (14)13 (12)25 (13)
Significant finding2-152 16 (19)20 (18)36 (19)
  • Values represent number of subjects (%).

  • 2-150 Including adenomas, hyperplastic polyps, mucosal tags, one carcinoid, and one angiolipoma.

  • 2-151 Adenoma ⩾10 mm in diameter and/or villous components and/or severe dysplasia.

  • 2-152 High risk adenoma and/or three or more adenomas irrespective of size, dysplasia or villous components.