Colorectal Polyps

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Treatment

Due to the risk for cancer (malignancy), colorectal polyps usually are removed surgically. Surgical removal of a polyp is called polypectomy. Intestinal polyps often are removed during colonoscopy, using a wire loop (called a snare) through which a mild electric current is passed or another cutting device. Polyps that are flat and do not have a stem or stalk (pedicle) sometimes require abdominal surgery.

Following removal, the polyp is examined under a microscope to determine if...Read the full article