Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Distal cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection is safe and effective for managing ...

The figure was derived from‘International consensus on the management of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: A World Endoscopy Organisation Delphi study’; Djinbachian et al, 2023; Under ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

COPENHAGEN — Cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection (CS-EMR) is safer than hot snare (HS)-EMR for the removal of large, non-pedunculated colorectal polyps, but the general recurrence rate after cold ...

Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

Colon polyps are a collection of cells that grow in the colon. They can vary in size and shape. Colon polyps can be benign, but larger colon polyps may have an increased risk of developing into ...

While both conditions can cause similar symptoms, hemorrhoids and polyps differ significantly in their nature and location. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus, often caused by ...