Abstract:Objective To explore the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps, providing insights into whether the presence of gallbladder polyps can serve as an indicator for colonoscopy screening. Methods Clinical data from 2 542 patients who underwent colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound at the First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University between January and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into colorectal polyp group (n=1 266) and non-colorectal polyp group (n=1 276) based on colonoscopy findings. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps. Results The prevalence rates of gallbladder polyp in colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group were 16.67% (211/1 266) and 11.21% (143/1 276). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed a lower risk of colorectal polyps in women (P<0.001, OR=0.523, 95%CI: 0.440-0.622). Age (P<0.001, OR=1.059, 95%CI: 1.050-1.068), and hypertriglyceridemia (P=0.013, OR=1.350, 95%CI: 1.066-1.709), low level of high-density lipoprotein (P<0.001, OR=1.588, 95%CI: 1.280-1.969), and gallbladder polyp (P<0.001, OR=1.712, 95%CI: 1.344-2.180) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyp. There was no significant difference in hypercholesterolemia, elevated low-density lipoprotein, hyperuricemia, or cholecystectomy between colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group (P>0.05). Conclusion The identification of gallbladder polyps via abdominal ultrasound may indicate a higher likelihood of colorectal polyps in patients, underscoring the need for further colonoscopy screening in individuals with gallbladder polyps.