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Q: Sigmoid polyp ?

asked by: spineart on August 14th, 2009

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1st colon exam..yes..photo proof of polyp...2d exam..nothing?
Initial colo exam found sigmoid polyp (with photo). Second exam was performed by an intern....should I be worried?

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on August 17th, 2009

I am not sure that I understand your question. Was the polyp removed (and if so, what did the pathology results show?)? Were other polyps found?

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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