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Colorectal polyps

Alternative Names: Intestinal polyps; Polyps - colorectal Treatment: Over time, adenomatous colorectal polyps can develop into cancer and should be removed. In most cases, the polyps may be removed at the same time a colonoscopy is performed. For patients with polyps, follow-up colonoscopy should be performed within 3 to 5 years to see if the polyps have returned. Text Continues Below Rarely, for polyps with a high potential of becoming cancerous, a colectomy (removal of a part of the colon) may be recommended. Expectations (prognosis): The outlook for patients with colorectal polyps is excellent, assuming the polyps are removed. Polyps that are left behind can develop into cancer over time. Complications: Polyps can cause bleeding, and over time, can develop into cancers. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if rectal bleeding occurs.

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