Screening of colorectal diseases among individuals without family history in a private hospital, Tehran, Iran from 2011 to 2013

As with other kinds of diseases, the general rule with colorectal disorders is that the chances of cure are better in individuals whom earlier detected and treated. The aim of this descriptive study was to determine the results of a 2-year colorectal disease screening using colonoscopy. In this descriptive crosssectional study 311 individuals who were referred to Resalat Tehran hospital for colorectal diseases screening from 2011 to 2013 without family history for colorectal cancer (CRC) were examined. Of 311 individuals enrolled in the study, 63.7% have had at least one abnormality in their colon or rectum. Most common colorectal disorder among our study population was hemorrhoid with 39.7% and the most important one was colon polyp detected in 49 patients (25.9%). In conclusion, the high prevalence of colon polyps in our study implies the crucial role of screening plans to prevent the further healthcare problems in Iranian population.