[Diagnosis and treatment of villous polyps of the large intestine and rectum].

The work is based on the examination of 67 patients with villous tumors of the colon and rectum. The peculiar features of the clinical course have been studied, and the efficacy of different diagnostic measures have been analysed. In the diagnosis of villous tumors great importance is attached to endoscopy in the complex of clinical examination of a patient. Roentgenological investigation with the use of the accessory technics--double contrasting, laterography, "angular" roentgenography seem to be an important step in the investigation. Only after the histological study is completed, one can ultimately judge the fact of the polyp malignification. The classification of villous polyps of the colon and rectum based on the histological principle is suggested. The results of the treatment are analysed, and some practical recommendations are given.