A 50-year-old man of average risk undergoes a first-time screening colonoscopy. A sub-centimeter polyp was found in the ascending colon and was removed. Histology revealed a sessile serrated adenoma.

When should a repeat colonoscopy be performed?

A. 1 year

B. 3 years

C. 5 years

D. 10 years

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Follow-up Colonoscopy: When Should This Patient Return?

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