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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 24, 2024; 15(10): 1376-1378
Published online Oct 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i10.1376
Dysbiosis and colonic adenoma: The lethal link?
Krishna Kumar Govindarajan
Krishna Kumar Govindarajan, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India
Author contributions: Govindarajan KK was responsible for prepared and updated the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Krishna Kumar Govindarajan, FACS, MBBS, MCh, MNAMS, MS, Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Dhanvantri Nagar, Pondicherry 605006, India. sasisang@rediffmail.com
Received: July 3, 2024
Revised: July 24, 2024
Accepted: August 26, 2024
Published online: October 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is fascinating to note that the gut microbiota can be the basis for the repeated occurrence of gut pathologies such as colonic polyps. Elucidating the various mechanisms involved would provide greater insights into the problem of colonic polyps.