Table 3

 Recommendations for management of duodenal polyposis in familial adenomatous polyposis, adjusted to the Spigelman stage of duodenal polyposis

Spigelman stageEndoscopic frequencyChemopreventionSurgery
Stage 04 yearsNoNo
Stage I2–3 yearsNoNo
Stage II2–3 years+/−No
Stage III6–12 months+/−+/−
Stage IV6–12 months+/−Yes