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Pólipos colorrectales - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

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

Tratamiento:

Debido a que los pólipos colorrectales pueden convertirse en cáncer, se deben extirpar. En la mayoría de los casos, los pólipos se pueden extirpar mientras se realiza una colonoscopia.

Para los pacientes con pólipos adenomatosos, pueden aparecer nuevos pólipos en el futuro. La colonoscopia de control generalmente se recomienda de 1 a 10 años más tarde, dependiendo de:

  • La edad y salud general del paciente.
  • El número de pólipos.
  • El tamaño y las características de los pólipos.

En raras ocasiones, para los casos de pólipos con un alto potencial de volverse cancerosos, el médico puede recomendar una colectomía (extirpación de una parte del colon).

Pronóstico:

El pronóstico para los pacientes con pólipos colorrectales es excelente si se extirpan. Los pólipos que se descuidan se pueden convertir en cáncer con el tiempo.

Posibles complicaciones:

Los pólipos pueden causar sangrado y, con el tiempo, se pueden convertir en cánceres.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si usted tiene:

  • Sangre durante una deposición.
  • Cambio en las deposiciones.
  • 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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