La obesidad incrementa la probabilidad de presentar pólipos adenomatosos colorrectales

Abstract

Introduction: In recent studies a relationship between obesity and colorectal polyps has been found. In Mexico, a significant percentage of the population suffers from obesity, which isn’t considered an independent risk factor for colorectal cancer screening. Objectives: Determine whether obese patients have colorectal adenomatous polyps more frequently in comparison with non-obese patients, as these lesions represent the precursor of colon cancer. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out, with patients undergoing colonoscopy