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Demographic characteristics of, and indications for referral in, patients with adenomatous colorectal polyps
| Variable | |
|---|---|
| Age in years, mean ± SD | 56.6 ± 12.7 |
| Gender, male (no., %) | 43 (80) |
| Nationality, Kuwaiti (no., %) | 36 (67) |
| Past history of adenoma (no., %) | 8 (15) |
| Indications for referral (no., %) | |
| Abdominal pain | 21 (39) |
| Bleeding per rectum | 21 (39) |
| Constipation | 21 (39) |
| Post-polypectomy surveillance | 16 (30) |
| Weight loss | 8 (15) |
| Anemia | 8 (15) |
| Bloating | 6 (11) |
| Diarrhea | 6 (11) |
