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Nationwide Assessment of Trends in Surgery for Non-Malignant Colorectal Polyps in the United States From 2000-2013 Introduction Screening endoscopy (sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy) with polypectomy reduces the incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer.1-4 Most colorectal polyps are removed with routine endoscopic resection, although polyps considered to be complex because of size, location or morphology are commonly resected surgically.5-7 An estimated 1% of all patients with a non-malignant colorectal polyp will be sent for surgical resection.8-10 In the United States, 73,000 elective colectomies for colorectal cancer and non-malignant colorectal polyps are performed annually. Of these, 32% are performed on patients with non-malignant disease.9 Surgery for a non-malignant colorectal polyp is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and cost.9…

Comb Jellies are a type of jellyfish that have eight “comb rows” of cilia that are fused together and arranged along their sides. In Figure 1, the fused cilia can be seen easily along the length of the red lines. The cilia are used to propel the animal through the water. Some of them move through the water by doing a flapping motion with their lobes or undulations of the body. They usually have two tentacles, but lack stinging cells. To capture their prey by using sticky cells, called…

The three forms of skeletons in the animal kingdom are: hydrostatic skeletons, exoskeletons, and endoskeletons. Hydrostatic skeletons are found in cnidarians, worms, and many mollusks. It consists of a fluid filled sac in which the fluid is good support, however, it is formless. Animals with hydrostatic skeletons have two sets of antagonistic muscles (muscles that work in opposition to each other). These muscles are longitudinal muscles and circular muscles, which both help the animal maintain…

Colon Polyps What is colon adenomatous polyp? Polyps develop in the cells of glandular structures lining the colon and are typically not cancerous. However, the colon adenomatous polyp is different. This polyp’s growth is a result of DNA changes in the lining of the colon. If ignored, there is a high chance that it will turn cancerous. Individuals with multiple polyps have a higher chance of one of them turning cancerous. 70 to 80 percent of patients survive at least five years if these…

Asterios Polyp, by David Mazzucchelli, is a vast and profound book. It embraces with elegantly the faces of solitude, love and dualism, among so many other aspects. Mainly, I would like to talk about dualism. This book presents a spectrum of personalities that contrast with the protagonist’s, Asterios Polyp. He is an architect who perceives the world, primarily, in its fundamental shapes. He notices the lines and ignores the form (accented aspect of the characters’ drawings,) in every possible…

Understanding what are Nasal Polyps? What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps, also known as Nasal Polyposis are the fleshy outgrowths that develop in the lining of the nose and para-nasal sinuses which are the air-filled spaces, linked to the nasal cavity. Nasal Polyps differs in their size and can be of various colors such as yellowish-brown or pink. Generally, the nasal polyps are teardrops shaped in the beginning and takes the shape of the matured grapes grown on a stem. Nasal Polyps are…

Cervical polyps: What are cervical polyps? They are finger like growths arising from the neck of the womb( cervix) , the part that connects the uterus to the vagina.They may arise from the surface of the cervix or the cervical canal. The term " growth" should not be daunting as they rarely are malignant. What causes cervical polyps? The reasons are not entirely clear but it is likely to be: -Hormonal changes( an excess of estrogen, the female hormone) - Chronic inflammation of the cervix -…

Health Issue that is affected by a social condition Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women (Steele, et al. 2013). Most colorectal cancers develop slowly over several years from a growth tissue often referred as “polyps” which are benign and non-cancerous in nature. Because of this relatively slow growth, CRC is one of the cancers that can be effectively screened for. A colonoscopy is…

Gastric Polyps A gastric polyp, also called a stomach polyp, is a growth on the lining of the stomach. Most polyps are not dangerous, but some can be harmful because of their size, location, or type. Polyps that can become harmful include: Large polyps. These can turn into sores (ulcers). Polyps that cause a blockage. A kind of polyp called an adenoma. This type of polyp can become cancerous. CAUSES Gastric polyps form when the lining of the stomach gets inflamed or damaged.…

Treatments and Surgeries for Nasal Polyps What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are noncancerous little polyps on the inside of the nasal cavity, where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. Many people suffer from nasal polyps, especially individuals that battle with severe allergies and asthma. Mucus from sinus infections and asthma, irritate the polyps which can cause discomfort for many individuals. Treatments for Nasal Polyps There are many ways to go about treating nasal polyps. Many…