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Rectal bleeding and polyps

T T Latt1, R Nicholl, P Domizio

  • 1Academic Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 1, 1993
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Colorectal polyps, though uncommon, cause rectal bleeding in children. Endoscopic colonoscopy allows for accurate diagnosis and removal of these polyps, especially in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery
  • Colorectal Health

Background:

  • Colorectal polyps are an uncommon cause of rectal bleeding in pediatric patients.
  • Endoscopic procedures like colonoscopy are crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of colorectal polyps in children over a 10-year period.
  • To evaluate the types, prevalence, and management of pediatric colorectal polyps.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year retrospective audit of a children's endoscopy unit.
  • Analysis of 730 colonoscopies to identify and categorize colorectal polyps.
  • Review of patient demographics, presenting symptoms, polyp characteristics, and treatment outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine polyps were diagnosed in 730 colonoscopies.
  • The majority were juvenile polyps (24), with others including inflammatory, Peutz-Jeghers, and adenomatous types.
  • Rectal bleeding was a primary symptom in all children, with most patients under 5 years old.

Conclusions:

  • Colonoscopy is effective for diagnosing and treating colorectal polyps in children.
  • Total colonoscopy is recommended for persistent rectal bleeding to ensure comprehensive evaluation and management.