Colorectal polyp distribution in relation to age: meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increase in early-onset colorectal cancer has been observed globally, despite a decline in colorectal cancer incidence rates in many Western countries. Screening strategies for younger individuals are particularly challenging, as there are limited data on polyps in young individuals to guide clinicians. This study aimed to systematically review the current evidence surrounding polyp distribution in different age groups.

Methods

A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, Embase (OVID), Web of Science, and Cochrane Review databases using the keywords 'age' and 'polyp', and Medical Subject Heading terms 'age of onset', 'age factors', 'age distribution', and 'age groups', with no restrictions on publication year. Articles published in English tha

SUBMITTER: Yam ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662797 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature