title: [Results of coloscopy of polypectomy in the years 1974-1975 at the Basel county hospital].
abstract: The diagnostic value of coloscopy was assessed by analysis of the endoscopic findings in 310 patients investigated between January 1974 and December 1975. Altogether, 342 coloscopies were performed with a complication rate of 1.5% (3 perforations, 2 hemorrhages). Polyposis of the colon, inconclusive radiologic findings and search for a bleeding source were the main indications for the endscopic examination of the colon. Special attention was focused on polyposis, its distribution and estension, radiological appearance and histology. 65% of the polyps with a known tendency to become malignant were found beyond the reach of the rigid rectosigmoidoscope. However, 98% were localized below the splenic flexure.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture
vernacular_title: Resultate der Kolonoskopien und Polypektomien der Jahre 1974 and 1975 am Kantonsspital Basel