Colonoscopic Experience for Patients with Colorectal Symptoms

Keimyung Medical Journal 1990;9(2):191-197.

대장내시경으로 진단된 531예의 대장질환의 분석 및 고찰

안성훈

Abstract

Since 1980 year; colonoscopy has been used commonly for the detection of colorectal diseases in Korea In the past; colorectal diseases were less common in Korea than western countries because of fiber rich diet and other environmental factors probably But according to recent reports; colonic diseases has been increased in Korea This report analyzes 531 patients undergoing colonoscopy during 1982-1989 year at Keimyung Universtiy Hospital 1 Males were more common than females(542% to 458%) 2 The colorectal diseases were most frequent in fifth decade as 22%; 203^ in fourth decade; 186% in third decade and then sixth in order of frequency 3 On colonoscopic findings; patients of colorectal carcinoma were most common as 202%;105% of tuberculosis; 95% of polyp and 34% of ulcerative colitis 4 The colorectal cancer was frequently involved in fifth decade; fourth decade and then in sixth decade 5 Ascending colon was most common location of colorectal cancer; next in rectosigmoid colon;descending colon; transverse colon in order 6 Polyps were found most frequently in rectorsigmid colon as 44%; transverse colon as 24%; ascending colon as 16%; entire colon as 2%; Polypectomy were performed in 74% of partients 7 There was no serious complication during or after procedure Colonoscopic prodedure is a safe;accurate and simple method for detection of colorectal diseases

Key Words: Colonoscopy, Colonoscopic findings, Location of cancer, Safe