Colon and rectal polyps: a clinical, endoscopic, and pathological study in patients from adolescence to old age with gastrointestinal disorders referred for colonoscopy at the Gastroenterology Unit of Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Dhi Qar Governorate
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Colorectal polyps Pattern colonoscopyAbstract
The potential for colorectal polyps to develop into colorectal cancer(CRC), the third most prevalent cancer diagnosed globally and a leading
cause of cancer-related death, makes them a serious concern for
gastrointestinal health. This study intends to assess the frequency and
categorization of colorectal polyps found at the GIT Center in Thi-Qar
as a result of screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. The goal of the
study is to shed light on the risk factors and regional trends connected to
colorectal neoplasms. Gaining insight into these trends can help develop
more effective management plans and preventative actions that are
suited to the local populace. In this analytical observational research,
Between November 1, 2024, and March 20, 2025, the study was
conducted in the endoscope department of an Al-Hussein teaching
hospital next to the college of medicine in the governorate of Thi-Qar,
Iraq. The age range of 41 to 60 years old had the highest prevalence of
colorectal polyps, accounting for 44% of all cases, according to this
study. The frequency was higher among male patients (104 instances)
than among female patients (62 cases). The quantity of polyps and
gender do not significantly correlate (P>0.05). who found that although
there was a higher frequency in men overall, there was no discernible
gender difference in the number of polyps. The higher relative
occurrence in men may indicate underlying risk factors that warrant
further research, even though the link is not significant. The study is
likely to produce important discoveries related to the epidemiology of
colorectal polyps in Thi-Qar, and data collecting is still ongoing.
Through an examination of these polyps' morphological and histological
properties, the study aims to shed light on geographical trends and risk
factors related to colorectal neoplasms.
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