Pitfalls in polypectomy: From gene to cure

J. D. Waye

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Abstract

Unsuspected problems are commonly encountered during colonoscopic polypectomy. This paper identifies the most frequent difficulties and describes solutions to them. One of the most important pitfalls is overlooking a lesion or tumour in the colon; this can only be solved by better training, experience and care, although it may happen in the best of hands with the most knowledgeable colonoscopist. Other pitfalls addressed include the stuck snare, use of a gastroscope for the difficult sigmoid polyp, and methods to aid discovery and retrieval of the polypectomy specimen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1133-1137
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer
Volume31
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

Keywords

  • colonoscopy
  • polyp retrieval
  • polypectomy
  • snare

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