How to treat rectal polyp surgery in children?

If a child suffers from rectal polyps, the main symptom is that there will be round or oval polyps in the rectum. If you have this disease, it is better to undergo professional examination and treatment in time. If this disease is not treated in time, it will cause various problems in the child's bowel movements and digestion, especially bloody stools, which is the most common. Surgical treatment is best recommended.

Whenever a child has painless bloody stools, this disease should be considered first. Rectal digital examination and proctoscopy can often reveal polyps. In some cases, the diagnosis can be confirmed with the help of sigmoidoscopy, fiber colonoscopy or barium enema. Polyps are often located in the lower part of the posterior wall of the rectum. Rectal digital examination can often feel larger pedicled polyps. Older children can be asked to hold their breath as if having a bowel movement to facilitate the discovery of polyps in higher locations. For those who have repeated rectal digital examinations and have not found polyps, proctoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or fiber colonoscopy can be performed under anesthesia. If polyps are found, they should be removed. For those suspected of having multiple polyps, barium enema double air contrast examination can be performed.

The colon must be thoroughly cleaned of feces before examination to avoid false images. All rectal and colon polyps should be removed. The removal method depends on the location, shape and number of the polyps. The above-mentioned microscopic examination and polyp removal should be performed under general anesthesia. The child is required to be quiet and the anus is relaxed. The polyps should be removed completely and the bleeding should be stopped thoroughly under direct vision of the fiber colonoscope. Polyps with a wide base can be removed by electrocautery under direct vision, but the cautery should not be too deep to prevent rectal perforation. Single or scattered polyps are benign lesions. The prognosis is good after removal. Recurrence may occur in very rare cases, and regular follow-up should be performed.

Children who are sick must pay attention to their diet. They should try to eat more light and easily digestible food, avoid spicy and irritating food, and ensure smooth bowel movements. Constipation will make the disease more serious. It is also good to drink more water. During the treatment, they must pay attention to rest and try to rest in bed to prevent the disease from recurring.