SMJ articles in the category "adenomatous polyps"

Original Article

Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with the Development of Colorectal Polyps and Colorectal Carcinoma

Background and Aims: Recent studies have suggested a possible association between Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and colon neoplasia. HP infection causes hypergastrinemia, and gastrin increases colorectal mucosal proliferation, potentially leading to colorectal cancer. We investigated whether HP infection is associated with colon neoplasia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, single-center study…

Posted in: adenomatous polyps 2 colorectal cancer 17 Helicobacter pylori 10

Original Article

Do Gastroenterologists Notify Polyp Patients that Family Members Should Have Screening?

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether patients found to have adenomatous polyps or cancer were notified that their relatives should have screening, due to an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Methods: Consecutive (n = 121) colonoscopy patients from December of 1999 to October of 2001…

Posted in: adenomatous polyps 2 colorectal cancer 17 screening 33
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