What is a sessile colon polyp?

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1. What is a sessile colon polyp?

Colon polyps include two main types: sessile and pedunculated colon polyps. They are all small masses of cells that form on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are benign, with the exception of a few that can develop into colon cancer, which is often fatal when found at an advanced stage.
Everyone is at risk for colon polyps. In addition, subjects with a higher risk of disease include:
People aged 50 years and older. People who have a habit of smoking, have signs of overweight and obesity. Have a personal or family history of colon cancer or colon polyps. Patients with colon polyps usually have no symptoms. Therefore, according to the doctor's recommendation, people should have regular screening tests, such as colonoscopy, to detect this disease at an early stage. Colon polyps detected at an early stage can be safely removed and the patient can recover quickly.
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2. What is the difference between sessile and pedunculated colon polyps?

Colonic polyps with peduncles and peduncles are differentiated based on endoscopic methods combined with physician's conclusions. Besides, doctors also rely on the differences in shape and size to distinguish these two forms.
Variations in shape include:
Colonic polyps without stalks: The legs of this polyp are usually wider than pedunculated polyps, lighter in color and easier to see during colonoscopy. Stem colon polyps: The legs of pedunculated polyps are usually narrow and small, while the peduncle is usually long. This type of polyp is more distinct in color than sessile polyps and is difficult to distinguish from surrounding tissues. In terms of size, sessile polyps are usually less than 5 mm in size and smaller than pedunculated colon polyps.

3. How dangerous are colonic polyps?

Patients with pedunculated colon polyps need to monitor and check the status of polyps to have a timely treatment plan. Compared with pedunculated polyps, patients with sessile polyps are more likely to progress to cancer because they have wide attachments to the colon lining.
Some polyps of different shapes have a higher risk of developing cancer as follows:
The larger the polyp, the higher the risk, especially in polyps larger than 1 cm. Polyps that are serrated or have a rough appearance are prone to bleeding.

4. What is the treatment for sessile colon polyps?

The treatment for pedunculated colon polyps performed by doctors is endoscopic polypectomy to prevent the condition from progressing to cancer. For small-sized cases, endoscopic procedures will be conducted using specialized instruments attached through the endoscope to cut polyps and bring them out.
In the case of large polyps, the doctor will put a wire through the endoscope around the leg of the polyp, then cut and stop bleeding right in the colon. This method is safe and painless for the patient.
Depending on each patient, the doctor will conduct an endoscopy check how many times. For patients with large pedunculated colon polyps, the doctor conducts a repeat colonoscopy after 3-6 months to check whether the polyps have been completely removed or not. In case polyps have not been completely removed, continue endoscopic resection and continue to follow up for the next 3-6 months. After two endoscopic polyps that have not been completely removed, the doctor may recommend the patient to perform surgery.
Besides, in case the patient has a complicated polyp that cannot be removed through laparoscopic method, the doctor may recommend removal of part or all of the colon or rectum, this is also a good way. to prevent polyps from turning into cancer.
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5. How to prevent sessile colon polyps?

Colon polyps in general and sessile colon polyps in particular can be prevented by people should build their own habits as well as maintain a healthy diet. Specifically as follows:
You should limit the use of stimulant drinks such as alcohol, beer, coffee or soda. Don't eat undercooked food, processed meats with preservatives, and don't eat a lot of foods high in fat. In case of being overweight, you should eat a diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and fiber-rich foods like beans, peas, and high-fiber cereals. Get advice from your doctor about adding calcium and vitamin D to your body. If your family member has a history of colon polyps, consult your doctor for advice on when it is appropriate to have polyp screening. Thus, pedunculated colon polyps are a highly treatable disease if detected early. Therefore, the most important thing in each person is to maintain a healthy lifestyle in combination with monitoring and screening for risks to ensure their own health.
According to experts, people in a high-risk group for colon cancer such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease); a family member with colorectal cancer; Suspected familial adenomatous polyposis, Lynch syndrome, especially those with colon polyps, colon cancer screening is extremely necessary. Colon cancer screening and early detection package provided by Vinmec International General Hospital is the best solution for this target group.
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