Journals / Çukurova Anestezi ve Cerrahi Bilimler Dergisi / 2026 / Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2

Prevalence and Characteristics of Gastric Polyps: A Retrospective Analysis of Their Association with Anemia, Helicobacter pylori, and Colonic Neoplasia

Gastrik Poliplerin Prevalansı ve Özellikleri: Anemi, Helicobacter pylori ve Kolonik Neoplazi ile İlişkilerinin Retrospektif Analizi

Cihan Atar(Osmaniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi)0000-0003-2359-5193
Alişan Berk Deniz(Osmaniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi)0000-0002-8258-7292
Fatih Kıvrakoğlu(SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ADANA ŞEHİR SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ)0000-0002-5388-794X
Pages
529–537
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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Keywords: Gastric Polyps, Helicobacter pylori, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Colonic Polyps

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/Aim: Gastric polyps are increasingly detected during routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and show a heterogeneous histopathological spectrum.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 182 patients with histopathologically confirmed gastric polyps diagnosed between February 2022 and December 2024.
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Conclusion & Impact:Keywords: Gastric Polyps, Helicobacter pylori, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Colonic Polyps
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2022 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Gastrik Polipler · Helicobacter pylori · Demir Eksikliği Anemisi

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Background/Aim: Gastric polyps are increasingly detected during routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and show a heterogeneous histopathological spectrum. Although most are asymptomatic, their management requires careful evaluation of histological subtypes and systemic associations. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and histopathological characteristics of gastric polyps and their associations with iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), Helicobacter pylori infection, and synchronous colonic polyps. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 182 patients with histopathologically confirmed gastric polyps diagnosed between February 2022 and December 2024. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data, including hemoglobin, ferritin, and H. pylori status, were retrieved from electronic medical records. Polyp subtype, anatomical location, and colonoscopy findings were evaluated. Statistical analyses were performed using chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests. Results: Hyperplastic polyps were the most common subtype (56.6%), followed by fundic gland polyps (17.0%) and chronic gastritis–associated lesions (11.0%). The antrum was the most frequent location (42.9%). H. pylori infection was detected in 64.9% of patients. Hyperplastic polyps were significantly more prevalent in H. pylori–positive patients (p<0.001), whereas fundic gland polyps were more common in H. pylori–negative individuals (p<0.001). Anemia was present in 37.9% of cases and was significantly associated with hyperplastic polyps (p=0.038). Synchronous colonic polyps were identified in 26.9% of patients, with no significant association with gastric polyp subtype (p=0.100). Conclusion: Hyperplastic gastric polyps are associated with mucosal inflammation and anemia, suggesting a clinically relevant systemic effect. In selected patients, particularly those with anemia or advanced age, bidirectional endoscopic evaluation may be beneficial. Keywords: Gastric Polyps, Helicobacter pylori, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Colonic Polyps

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Amaç: Gastrik polipler, rutin endoskopi sırasında giderek daha sık saptanmakta olup heterojen bir histopatolojik spektrum göstermektedir. Genellikle asemptomatik olmalarına rağmen, klinik yönetimleri histopatolojik alt tipler ve sistemik ilişkiler açısından dikkatli değerlendirme gerektirir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, gastrik poliplerin prevalansını ve histopatolojik alt tiplerini değerlendirmek; demir eksikliği anemisi (DEA), Helicobacter pylori enfeksiyonu ve eş zamanlı kolonik polipler ile olan ilişkilerini analiz etmektir. Yöntemler: Bu kesitsel, retrospektif çalışmaya Şubat 2022–Aralık 2024 tarihleri arasında histopatolojik olarak doğrulanmış gastrik polip tanısı alan 182 hasta dahil edildi. Demografik, klinik ve laboratuvar verileri (hemoglobin, ferritin ve H. pylori durumu) elektronik tıbbi kayıtlardan elde edildi. Poliplerin tipi, lokalizasyonu ve kolonoskopi bulguları analiz edildi. İstatistiksel değerlendirmelerde ki-kare ve Fisher’in kesin testi kullanıldı. Bulgular: En sık saptanan alt tip hiperplastik poliplerdi (%56,6); bunu fundik bez polipleri (%17,0) ve kronik gastritle ilişkili lezyonlar (%11,0) izledi. En sık lokalizasyon antrumdu (%42,9). H. pylori %64,9 hastada pozitifti. Hiperplastik polipler H. pylori pozitif hastalarda anlamlı olarak daha sıkken (p<0,001), fundik bez polipleri H. pylori negatif hastalarda daha yaygındı (p<0,001). Hastaların %37,9’unda anemi mevcuttu ve anemi hiperplastik poliplerle anlamlı şekilde ilişkiliydi (p=0,038). Eş zamanlı kolonik polipler %26,9 oranında saptandı; ancak gastrik polip alt tipleriyle istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki gösterilmedi (p=0,100). Sonuç: Hiperplastik polipler, mukozal inflamasyon ve anemi arasında klinik olarak anlamlı bir ilişki mevcuttur. Seçilmiş hastalarda, özellikle ileri yaş ve anemi varlığında, çift yönlü endoskopik değerlendirme faydalı olabilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Gastrik Polipler, Helicobacter pylori, Demir Eksikliği Anemisi, Kolonik Polipler

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Atar, C., Deniz, A. B., Kıvrakoğlu, F. (2026). Prevalence and Characteristics of Gastric Polyps: A Retrospective Analysis of Their Association with Anemia, Helicobacter pylori, and Colonic Neoplasia. Çukurova Anestezi ve Cerrahi Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2, 529–537. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1938851

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