Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Key Takeaways Adenomatous polyps are the most common type of polyps in the colon and are ...

AI can increase adenoma detection rates by 10-15%, enhancing colonoscopy effectiveness in reducing colorectal cancer risk. Higher adenoma detection rates correlate with lower interval colorectal ...

Colorectal polyp detection and segmentation represent critical components in the early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Recent advances in deep learning have markedly enhanced the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Polyp detection rate in the Endocuff-assisted group was 72% vs. 57.4% in the standard colonoscopy group.

A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

The frequency of colorectal polyp diagnosis in relatives is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, especially early-onset colorectal cancer, independent of the number of close relatives ...

While both conditions can cause similar symptoms, hemorrhoids and polyps differ significantly in their nature and location. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus, often caused by ...