Colon Polyp Removal Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Colon Polyp Removal complications.
Alternate Names for Colon Polyp Removal:
Colon polypectomy
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Colon Polyp Removal Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Colon Polyp Removal:
Colon polypectomy
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have a polypectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Damage to the colon wall
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Adverse reaction to the sedative
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Type, size, and location of the polyp
- Patient factors, such as blood-clotting disorders, substance abuse, or other diseases (eg, obesity , diabetes )
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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