New data support the use of colonoscopy and polypectomy in patients who have polyps ≥6 mm detected by an imaging-only strategy. What is the appropriate follow-up for colorectal polyps that are ...

A study, published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, examined the performance and reimbursement rate of computer-aided detection during CT colonography. Timothy Ziemlewicz, MD, of ...

The advent of CT colonography (CTC) has generated conservative policies for the management of diminutive (<5 mm) and small (6–9 mm) polyps to prevent inefficient duplication of screening tests. The ...

For nonpedunculated polyps measuring 3 mm or less, cold forceps polypectomy is noninferior to cold snare polypectomy and takes significantly less time, according to the results of the TINYPOLYP trial.

Watch an animation of a virtual colonoscopy showing a 9-mm polyp protruding into the colonic lumen. Animation courtesy of the Radiological Society of America. (Oct. 27) ...

Sessile polyps are flat growths that develop in the colon or intestines. There are several types of sessile polyps. These include sessile serrated adenomas, villous adenomas, tubular adenomas, and ...

North Texas resident Jakki Newton is encouraging others to follow their doctor’s recommendations for colon cancer screening after she had a precancerous colon polyp. Her physician removed the polyp ...

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Sessile polyps develop on the mucosa, the tissue that lines the colon and other organs. They are flat and round and mostly harmless, but some can become cancerous. Polyps can be peduncled or sessile.