Abstract
Adenomatous colon polyps are precursors to colon cancer, and colonoscopic polypectomy reduces both the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. Adequate bowel preparation, endoscopic irrigation, and meticulous suctioning permit thorough and complete mucosal evaluation to detect and treat all colonic neoplasia. This chapter details contemporary evaluation and management of adenomatous colon polyps discovered at colonoscopy.
Keywords
Colon polyp Adenomatous colon polyp Polypectomy Colon cancer Rectal cancerReferences
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