Snare polypectomy by sigmoid-rectal intussusception Appreciable bleeding or perforation after colonoscopic polypectomy is relatively unusual. Nevertheless, either may occur with broad-based sessile polyps owing to insufficient electrocoagulation of the base resulting from excessive current application, excessive snare-wire tightening, or a combination of both. If a polyp base is over about 2 cm...

Since the adenoma-carcinoma sequence regarding colorectal cancer was revealed, endoscopic resection of precancerous lesions such as adenoma is recognized as the most important method with respect to colorectal cancer prevention. Generally, endoscopic polypectomy is a safe, easy, and convenient procedure. However, procedures are not always safe to perform. Several complications such as postcoagu...

THE AIM To show histopathological diagnoses after colonoscopic polypectomy in the University Hospital Center (KBC) Split with recommendations on further follow-up colonoscopy depending on the endoscopic and histological findings. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 2842 patients who underwent colonoscopy in a two-year period (2008-2009), followed by a detailed analysis of 350 patients in ...

BACKGROUND The predictors of recurrent colorectal adenoma have not been fully examined. This study aimed to evaluate the predictors of recurrent colorectal adenoma after initial screening colonoscopy with adenoma polypectomy. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital from 2003 to 2011. After screening, 356 patients who had undergone two consecu...

INTRODUCTION Because of their difficult location or size, some polyps are impossible to remove with a flexible colonoscope and must be surgically removed. Laparoscopy is a great alternative. AIM To assess outcomes of a laparoscopic approach for the management of difficult colorectal polyps. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 2006 to 2014, patients with polyps that could not be treated by endoscopy w...

Polypectomy using an Endoloop PDS II (™) during pregnancy can be responsible for miscarriage and preterm delivery. Cervical polyps should not be removed in pregnant women except in cases where a malignancy is suspected.

UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION Inverted Meckel's diverticulum has usually been misdiagnosed in the cases based on computed tomography images presented in the literature. The final diagnosis was made intra-operatively or by pathology reports after surgery. Despite this, preoperative diagnosis could be made successfully by using endoscopic ultrasound with double-balloon endoscopy prior to surgery. ...