If a keyhole examination (coloscopy) reveals polyps (growths of the intestinal mucosa) in the colon, these are immediately removed by means of a polypectomy.
Polyps vary in size and shape. Some polyps may slowly develop into colon cancer and are therefore removed as a precaution. The removal of a polyp is painless.
For more information, please contact your treating physician.
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