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Pólipos colorrectales - Prevention

Nombres alternativos

Pólipos intestinales; Pólipos del colon y el recto; Pólipos adenomatosos; Pólipos hiperplásicos; Adenomas vellosos

Prevención:

Se recomienda lo siguiente para reducir el riesgo de desarrollo de pólipos:

  • Consumir una alimentación baja en grasa y rica en frutas, verduras y fibra.
  • Evitar el consumo de cigarrillo y alcohol en exceso.
  • Mantener un peso corporal normal.

Con la colonoscopia, se previene el cáncer de colon al extirpar los pólipos antes de que se puedan convertir en cáncer. Las personas mayores de 50 años deben contemplar la posibilidad de hacerse una colonoscopia u otro examen de detección, lo cual hace posible un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos. Esto puede reducir las posibilidades de desarrollar cáncer de colon o al menos ayuda a detectarlo en la etapa cuando es más fácil tratarlo. Las personas con antecedentes familiares de pólipos o cáncer de colon pueden necesitar que se las examine a una edad más temprana.

Ver el artículo frecuencia del examen físico para obtener mayores recomendaciones acerca de practicarse una prueba de detección.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/8/2010
  • George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Lieberman DA. Clinical practice: screening for colorectal cancer. N Engl J Med. 2009;361(12):1179-1187.

Burt RW, Barthel JS, Dunn KB, et al. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology. Colorectal cancer screening. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2010;8:8-61.

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