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Posted 10/27/2013 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi-
It's been a while since I've contributed to the Forum but have some news. 2 weeks ago I had a colonoscopy. Because of a previous incidence of dysplasia, my GI took about 40 tissue samples for biopsy including a flat polyp in the rectum. As a result I experienced considerable bleeding for nearly a week.
The pathology report found no cancer but revealed that the polyp has the potential to become cancerous so my GI is planning to remove it in about 6 months.
I've been researching the process as described by my doc and found the following:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/medicalprofs/large-colorectal-polyps.html

It appears to be a great improvement over the past where more drastic colon surgery was prescribed.

Also found a site where an individual describes his experience of the process:
http://www.sease.com/polyp/emr.html

I know polyps have been the topic of past posts but thought this might shed some new light.

I'm not thrilled about this "finding" but it sure beats cancer.
Has anyone else had this experience?
IAS :-)
Posted 10/27/2013 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
IAS,

Sorry to hear about the polyp that has to be removed.

I can't help you on that front, but do wish you good luck and and easy procedure and recovery.

A big hug to you!

Posted 10/27/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
They're removing the polyp via scope?

I have a friend who had this done earlier this year. The aftermath was just like a colonoscopy, maybe slightly more discomfort (bloating, etc). No big deal. You should be fine!
Posted 10/27/2013 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
On my last scope she found a good-size polyp and removed it. I didn't feel any different than after any other scope I've had.
Posted 10/27/2013 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Did not know that the flat polyps could be removed by endoscopy. Pretty sure those are a big issue with UC. Good to know. I had the common type(pendulated?) and it was removed during my first scope. felt nothing and it was golf ball size.
Posted 10/28/2013 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
Ca. 3 yrs ago I read in Gastroendo News about the new device that makes it possible to remove flat polyps via scope. At that time it was called the "helix hydrojet". It sounded like the kind of gadget that only very advanced gastroenterologists or colorectal surgeons could deal with. Good luck with your treatment! / Old Hat (33 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 10/28/2013 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
I had a precancerous polyp and it was removed during colonoscopy. i've been fine since. Never had another polyp.
Posted 10/28/2013 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I had a polyp removed during my last colonoscopy in 2012. Minor blood for a couple of days but no significant pain.
Posted 10/28/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
I would think flat polyps would be a major cause of resection for those who don't have UC...never heard of this type of removal.

One good thing, since it's in the rectum...your doc will be able to do checks without you having to prep for a c-scope.

I hope all goes well and that it's a one-time issue.

When was your last c-scope before this one?

q

Posted 10/28/2013 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone-
Thanks for the good wishes.

Flat polyps are treated differently than the ones that are routinely removed during cscopes.
See the following that describes EMR:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/medicalprofs/large-colorectal-polyps.html

This polyp is one type that would eventually become cancerous.

Quincy is right.... they were treated by resection.
Now the process is done by injecting a floating agent under the flat polyp, lifting and snaring it. The process is called endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR).
My doc says I'll still need to prep for the removal as tho I'm having a colonoscopy but the process can be done in the office without anesthesia.

My last scope was about 11 months ago. Had been going every 6 months and had at least 200 tissue samples biopsied since dysplasia appeared in 2010.

Good thing this polyp did not appear earlier...before this newer procedure was widely used.
Posted 10/28/2013 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hey IAS, just to clarify, that is the same procedure that my friend had. It's still all done via scope, you will be fine :)
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