OBJECTIVES: To analyze the patients' adherence after endoscopic resection of polyps with adenomas. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 74 patients who have been undergone to colonoscopy and have presented polyps with adenomas were evaluated. These patients have been oriented to do colonoscopy control which has varied in time according to the number of adenomas, diameter and histological classification. Besides the appointment orientation, the patients have been informed through phone calls during the period indicated for colonoscopy control. RESULTS: From October 2000 to April 2006, 74 patients have been followed, 51% of them were male and the average age was 52. The adherence to colonoscopy control in this group has been 82%, among the female group 94% and in the male 71%, showing a significant statistical difference (P< 0,05). In relation to the age range there has not been statistical difference among the groups, however, with a tendency to a minor adherence in the group over 60 which could be confirmed with the sample increase. CONCLUSION: Due to the polyps with adenomas recurrence after the first polypectomy, it has been indicated to these patients periodical follow up. Colonoscopy followed by polypectomy of the adenomas injuries has been the best tool for the colorectal cancer prevention in these subjects. This study demonstrates that male patients have got a minor acceptance to endoscopic follow up, indicating measures that promote a major adherence of that group to this kind or prevention.
Adherence; prevention; colonoscopy; polypectomy; adenomas
