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Best Practices for Resection of Diminutive and Small Polyps in the Colorectum.

Authors :
Rex DK
Source :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America [Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am] 2019 Oct; Vol. 29 (4), pp. 603-612. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 24.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Diminutive colorectal lesions are polyps and flat lesions 1 to 5 mm in size, and small are 6 to 9 mm in size. The best resection method is the cold snare. Cold forceps are acceptable for 1- to 3-mm lesions, but should not be used to piecemeal polyps. Cold snaring has few complications and is more effective than cold forceps for 4- to 5-mm polyps and as effective and more efficient than hot snaring for 6- to 9-mm polyps.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1950
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31445685
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2019.06.004