[Results of removal of malignant polyps of the large intestine]

As a result of endoscopic removal of 238 malignant polyps of the large bowel, malignant tumors in other parts of this organ were found in 6 out of 142 cases (67.7%) followed-up during terms ranging 6 months--10 years. More polyps in different parts of the bowel were found during operation in 27 cases. A procedure for follow-up of cases of malignant polyps is discussed. Endoscopic removal of malignant polyps of the large bowel should be used as a method of choice, particularly, in aged patients suffering concomitant grave diseases.