Age, sex and residence: preferences of colonic polyps in Grodno population in the last three years

Abstract

Management of the malignant colonic polyp remains a subject for debate even after almost two decades of experience.1,2 Some researchers believe all patients should have a colonic resection; others argue that only certain cases call for laparotomy, while still others hold for a selective approach but with varying criteria.3–6 Colorectal cancer is one of the most common oncological diseases, and over the last 5 years, the individual risk of developing this pathology has increased and reached on about 6%.7 Patients older than 55 years form the main risk group for this disease. However, there is a significant trend of “rejuvenation” of the disease, which often can occur in young people. The proportion of patients aged 40 to 50 years has increased and reached 10%.7,8