Colonoscopic polypectomy in children. Issue 6252 (22nd November 1980)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Douglas, J R; Campbell, C A; Salisbury, D M; Walker-Smith, J A; Williams, C B
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 281:Issue 6252(1980)
• Page Start: 1386
• Page End: 1387
• Publication Date: 1980-11-22
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.281.6252.1386
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Five children presenting with chronic and intermittent rectal bleeding were diagnosed as having colorectal polyps by fibreoptic colonoscopy performed under sedation. Three of the children had had barium-enema films reported on as normal. Eight polyps were seen, of which six were proximal to the sigmoid colon. All were removed endoscopically (one by proctoscopy, one by snare-intussusception) without complication. Colonoscopic polypectomy is a safe and efficient procedure in children, and colonoscopy may be regarded as first-line management in those with rectal bleeding.