Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic therapy in patients with colonic polyps.
METHODS: Ninety-six patients with colonic polyps were divided into a study group (50 cases) and a control group (46 cases) according to the treatment method. The control group was treated by surgical excision, and the study group was treated by endoscopic therapy. Hospital stays, costs, postoperative fasting time, and complications were compared for the two groups.
RESULTS: The bleeding volume in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The duration of bed rest was significantly shorter in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The scores of anxiety and activity of daily living were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The hospital stays, costs, and postoperative fasting time were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (27.88 h ± 4.69 h vs 64.62 h ± 6.45 h, 2648.25 yuan ± 112.45 yuan vs 6614.25 yuan ± 130.69 yuan, 32.69 h ± 6.66 h vs 58.72 h ± 7.35 h, P < 0.05). The rate of complications was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (6.00% vs 23.91%, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Endoscopic therapy has good clinical effects for patients with colonic polyps, and it can reduce hospital stays, costs, postoperative fasting time, and complications.
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