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Question
Hello doctor,
My great-grandfather is 89 years old, he has blood in his stool, the doctor said he has colon polyps, but only the first part of the polyp is good, and the rest is not good. So the doctor told me how to treat colon polyps in the elderly? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Tran Thi Hue Tran (2002)
Answer
Answered by Master. Doctor Nguyen Thai Binh - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How are colon polyps in the elderly treated? , please answer as follows:
Colon polyp is a small mass of cells that form on the lining of the colon (large intestine). Most colon polyps are harmless, but over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer, which is fatal when found in its late stages. There may be 1 or more polyps in the colon. Anyone can get colon polyps.
If you have had all polyps removed through endoscopic surgery or just had a biopsy, you need to wait for the results of histopathological examination. In the case of cancer cells, the surgical option will be considered depending on the condition and accompanying diseases to decide.
If the test results are benign, only follow-up and colonoscopy are needed. Although elderly patients are also a consideration for surgery, there are cases where surgery is possible. You can take him to Vinmec to have an appointment with leading specialists in gastroenterology to complete the overall bilan of his illness for accurate diagnosis and advice as well as appropriate and effective treatment. for your family members.
If you still have questions about how colon polyps in the elderly are treated, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for examination. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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