Despite the common belief that invasive cancer is predominant among patients with large colorectal polyps, results from a new study show the rate of invasive cancer is low among endoscopically resected large colorectal polyps, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
For the study, researchers assessed all polypectomies of colorectal polyps measuring greater than or equal to 2 cm in size. Patient medical records were analyzed for polyp features, resection techniques, complications, histology and follow-up. Results from their research showed 174 patients underwent colonoscopic resection. Endoscopic resection was successful in 89 percent of these cases, with minimal morbidity and no mortality. Invasive cancer was detected in 10 percent of polyps.
Read the study about endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps.
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- Position Changes During Colonoscope Withdrawal Can Increase Adenoma Detection Rate
- Study: Polypectomy Rate Can Be Used as Quality Measure
For the study, researchers assessed all polypectomies of colorectal polyps measuring greater than or equal to 2 cm in size. Patient medical records were analyzed for polyp features, resection techniques, complications, histology and follow-up. Results from their research showed 174 patients underwent colonoscopic resection. Endoscopic resection was successful in 89 percent of these cases, with minimal morbidity and no mortality. Invasive cancer was detected in 10 percent of polyps.
Read the study about endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps.
Read other coverage about colorectal polyps:
- Detection of Premalignant Colon Polyps Stable Throughout Workday Under Certain Conditions
- Position Changes During Colonoscope Withdrawal Can Increase Adenoma Detection Rate
- Study: Polypectomy Rate Can Be Used as Quality Measure