The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#353 Colon Polyps

Sep 12, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Guest Shares Personal Background

  • Dr. Jennifer Maranki is a gastroenterologist focused on colon cancer screening and endoscopy quality.
  • She recently became a golf nut and invites colleagues to play.
INSIGHT

Sessile Serrated Polyps Are High‑Risk And Hard To See

  • Sessile serrated polyps (SSPs) are subtle, proximal, and easily missed compared with adenomas.
  • SSPs carry higher cancer risk and warrant stricter surveillance.
ADVICE

Optimize Bowel Prep Timing And Diet

  • Use split-dose bowel prep and a low-residue diet to maximize colon cleansing quality.
  • Extend prep or use alternative regimens for diabetics, constipated or immobile patients.
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