Current polypectomy practices are highly variable. Endoscopists report increased size, nonpolypoid lesion type and unfavorable position as characteristic of difficult polypectomies. We studied reported difficult colonic polypectomies to determine polyp-related and operator-dependent factors influencing complication rates.

Polyp and endoscopist-related factors influencing complication rates in difficult colonic polypectomies: results of a multicenter observational study

FURNARI, MANUELE;DULBECCO, PIETRO;
2013-01-01

Abstract

Current polypectomy practices are highly variable. Endoscopists report increased size, nonpolypoid lesion type and unfavorable position as characteristic of difficult polypectomies. We studied reported difficult colonic polypectomies to determine polyp-related and operator-dependent factors influencing complication rates.
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