Disparate age and sex distribution of sessile serrated lesions and conventional adenomas in an outpatient colonoscopy population-implications for colorectal cancer screening?

We observed age and sex disparities in polyp types and prevalence in this outpatient colonoscopy population. SSLs were most prevalent in females aged < 50 years, suggesting a potential increased susceptibility of young females to SSLs and CRC. Our findings may have implications for the design of CRC screening programs.