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Colonoscopic polypectomy.

A Habr-Gama, J J Gama-Rodrigues, P A Alves

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |December 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric and adult polyps, including adenomas with early-stage cancer. This method successfully removed 87 polyps without complications, demonstrating its broad applicability in gastrointestinal care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Endoscopic Surgery

    Background:

    • Colorectal polyps are common in both pediatric and adult populations.
    • Management of polyps, especially in younger patients, requires careful consideration of safety and efficacy.
    • Endoscopic techniques offer minimally invasive options for polyp removal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic polypectomy for treating various types of polyps in a mixed-age cohort.
    • To assess the detection rate of neoplastic changes, including carcinoma, within resected polyps.
    • To determine the need for surgical intervention following endoscopic management.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 62 colonoscopic examinations performed on 60 patients (including 15 pediatric patients).

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  • Treatment involved endoscopic resection (69 polyps) or hot-biopsy forceps fulguration (18 polyps).
  • Histopathological analysis was performed on all removed polyps to determine type and presence of malignancy.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 87 polyps were treated, with no reported complications.
    • The endoscopic approach was feasible in all indicated cases.
    • Histological analysis revealed various polyp types, including 36 adenomas, six of which had foci of carcinoma (one in situ, five invasive).
    • Only one patient required surgical resection due to invasive carcinoma.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment modality for a wide spectrum of colorectal polyps in both children and adults.
    • The technique allows for the detection and management of early-stage neoplastic changes, including invasive carcinoma, often avoiding the need for surgery.
    • This minimally invasive approach is well-tolerated and indicated across diverse patient age groups and polyp types.