Background Screening colonoscopy have become a gold standard and a cornerstone in colon cancer prevention. However, adequacy of the colonoscopy depends on the ability of the gastroenterologist to detect all pre-cancerous colonic lesions and true rate of missing polyps is still unknown. Aim To ...
Acolonoscopyis one of the best ways to spot or help prevent colon cancer. But many people who should have the procedure don’t. Often that’s because they’re afraid of what they have to go through to get ready for it. Before your procedure, you'll go through a process called colonosc...
The majority of people who are diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer are over the age of 50. However, this statistic may change in the future. This is because, while the number of older people diagnosed with this form of cancer is on the decline,the number of young people being diagnosed...
How often should you have a colonoscopy if polyps are found? If your doctor finds one or two polyps less than 0.4 inch (1 centimeter) in diameter, he or she may recommend a repeat colonoscopy in five to 10 years, depending on your other risk factors for colon cancer. Your doctor will ...
Often, chemotherapy comes with many side effects, including breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, and coughs, among others. By using handheld mesh nebulizers, drugs can reach the lungs precisely, relieving respiratory symptoms associated with cancer disease and its treatment. Systemic side effect...
You had polyps in a previous colonoscopy. You have a genetic condition that raises your risk of colorectal cancer, such as Lynch syndrome. You have a family history of colon cancer. You may need to repeat your procedure if your doctor could not get a complete view of your colon because it...
Chronic inflammation of the colon has been linked to an increased risk of developing colon cancer. The inflammation can damage the cells lining the colon and lead to the development of abnormal growths called polyps, which can eventually turn into cancer if not treated. ...
polyps 6-9 mm in size because of its superior safety profile, although evidence comparing efficacy with hot snare polipectomy (HSP) is lacking. On the other hand, HSP is recommended for removal of sessile polyps 10-19 mm in size. In most cases, especially in the right colon, deep ...
by detecting cancer early. But doctors don’t always find every polyp. As a gastroenterologist, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook knows all too well that colon polyps can be tough to spot. But a new high-tech tool may be able to help doctors spot them. "Nov 10, ...
Z What is the sensitivity and specificity of CT colonog- raphy for detecting clinically important polyps and cancer when used for CRC screening or diagnosis? CT colonography appears most promising for screening average-risk asymptomatic individuals. Our meta- analysis found the sensitivity estimate to...