A Study of The Relationship between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease And Colon Polyps

Abstract

Abstract

- Research aim: Determining the prevalence of colon polyps in patients with  reflux disease.Determining the type of colon polyps wich is the most associated with reflux disease. Determining the type of reflux disease wich is  the most associated with colon polyps.

- Research methods: In a cross-sectional study on 159 individuals,66 individuals with at least one colon polyp are the affected group,93 individuals without any colon polyp are the comparison group.The participants were the  individuals who underwent upper and lower GI endoscopy on the same day for the first time . The data was analysed  using the statistical program SPSS version 25 . The data was collected and unloaded,and a statistical description  of the sample was given, representing them in tables and studying thr releationship between the variables.

Results: The prevalence of colon polyps among patients with reflux disease was 62,16 % ,and it is higher than in individuals who do not suffer from reflux disease 23,53 % . Tubular adenoma with low grade displasia is the most associated with reflux disease. Non erosive reflux disease and erosive esophagitis grade B are the most associated with colon polyps.

Conclusions: There is a positive relationship between all types of gastroesophageal  reflux disease and colon polyps .Reflux disease may be a risk factor for colorectal cancer.

Key words: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Colon polyps, Colorectal cancer