Management of colorectal polyps

Markowitz and Winawer review the epidemiology, diagnosis, initial management and follow-up surveillance of each polyp type of colorectal cancer. They discuss indications for biopsy and removal of polyps found at sigmodoscopy and colonoscopy and the need for further evaluation and follow-up.

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Published inCA: a cancer journal for clinicians Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 93 - 112
Main Authors Markowitz, Arnold J., Winawer, Sidney J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.03.1997
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects
Aged
Biopsy
Colon cancer
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - epidemiology
Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery
Epidemiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intestinal Polyps - diagnosis
Intestinal Polyps - epidemiology
Intestinal Polyps - surgery
Male
Medical procedures
Medical research
Medical screening
Middle Aged
Pathology
Risk Factors
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Summary:Markowitz and Winawer review the epidemiology, diagnosis, initial management and follow-up surveillance of each polyp type of colorectal cancer. They discuss indications for biopsy and removal of polyps found at sigmodoscopy and colonoscopy and the need for further evaluation and follow-up.
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ISSN:0007-9235
1542-4863
DOI:10.3322/canjclin.47.2.93