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8 Symptoms of Colon Polyps

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...
A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. The procedure itself usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but with pre- and post-procedure care, the whole process can ...
As colorectal cancer diagnoses surge among those under 55, Laura Johnston's candid podcast discussion breaks down why "dying ...
Polypectomy entails a “higher risk” with factors such as polyp, patient and physician characteristics as well as polyp indication influencing procedure outcomes, according to a speaker.
Here are 12 statistics on ambulatory surgery center and physician Medicare payments for gastroenterology/endoscopy procedures involving polypectomy, according to Boston Scientific's 2014 Coding & ...
Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed Tuesday that a colonoscopy he underwent in jest – after losing a bet – revealed a polyp. His doctor said the procedure could have saved his life. "This was ...