Identification and Predictive Analysis of Colorectal Polyps Using Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Hamza Nawaz Cheema,
Mohsin Asghar,
Fatima Rehman
et al.
Abstract:Background: Colorectal polyps are mucosal growths in the colon and rectum that may progress to cancer if not removed early. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a common diagnostic tool for detecting these polyps, particularly in symptomatic patients, though predictive factors in younger populations remain unclear.
Objective: This study aims to analyze the characteristics of colorectal polyps diagnosed via flexible sigmoidoscopy and identify predictive factors for their presence.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a ret… Show more
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