A sessile serrated lesion (SSL) is a bump of the colon lining, which is squamous or minimally raised. These damages are universal when performed during regular colonoscopies. Even though they may appear to be harmless, at least in the short term, when they are not treated they will progressively lead to colon cancer-even in the event where no dysplasia (early cell changes) is present.
Majority of those who possess the SSLs are asymptomatic and that is why frequent screening is highly required. Symptoms that they may have include:
The precise causes of sessile serrated lesions are yet to be established clearly but some of the risk factors known to include are:
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The SSLs help in the identification of 20-30 percent of the serrated polyps in the colonoscopies.
No. There is need to ablate the SSLs to eliminate the chances of an occurrence of cancer.
The dysplastic SSLs have higher chances of being malignant but other dysplastic ones have abnormal cell morphology and might result in cancer faster.
It can be said that the removal process typically requires 10-20 minutes, not to mention the fact that the individual will be forced to deal with the consequences of the sedation.
No. In the process, you will be put under a trance. Mild cramping is only experienced by other patients after the procedure.
Most patients in most of the cases visit after every 3-5 years depending on nature, size and number of the lesions removed.
Yes. The elimination of SSLs is done endoscopically as a colonoscopy is performed and thus, does not require a significant operation or hospital bed reservation.
Your diet must also augment your dietary fiber levels, diminish your diet of red meat, quit smoking and restricting your alcohol intake will likewise aid in diminishing your danger.
Yes. The number of cases in which such a lesion may be eliminated with proper evaluation of the situation and with maximum safety is ensured by a trained gastroenterologist.
The incidence of the occurrence of the SSLs in children is very low. The screening normally begins when one is around 45 years old unless the family history shows that there are high occurrences of colon polyps.
