Conclusions: Endoscopic mucosal resection using 0.13% HA to colon polyps of less than 20 mm diameter is more effective than NS for complete resection and maintenance of mucosal elevation.

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012;27(8):1377-1383. Our study analyzed the relationship between complete resection and morphology of the polyps. The rate of complete resection of protruded polyps in ...

Large sessile colonic polyps can be managed safely and effectively by endoscopic mucosal resection, but previous attempts increase the risk of failure, according to a report in Gastroenterology. In a ...

Recurrence after endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection for large sessile colorectal polyps. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010; 16 (22): 2806 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i22.2806 ...

Among patients with large serrated polyps, the risk for bleeding after endoscopic mucosal resection was low, with no significant benefit seen with resection clipping, according to a study ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Distal cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection is safe and effective for managing non-lifting and fibrotic colorectal polyps, according to a multicenter study presented at ...

The study involved 479 patients who were referred for endoscopic mucosal resection of colorectal polyps that were greater than or equal to 20 mm in size. Researchers collected data on lesion profiles ...

Although most polyps are removed during colonoscopy, if they’re big — about 3/8 of an inch across, the size of a marble or bigger — or are in a hard-to-reach spot, colon surgery often is ...

Colon cancer affects about 1 in 20 Americans, but many more get polyps, which can become cancerous. Colonoscopies help detect polyps, and the smallest can be removed during an exam.

A recent MD Anderson study also showed that more than 75% of patients with complex colon polyps could avoid surgery with ESD. endoscopic full-thickness resection is another minimally invasive ...

Although most polyps are removed during colonoscopy, if they’re big -- about 3/8 of an inch across, the size of a marble or bigger -- or are in a hard-to-reach spot, colon surgery often is ...

More information: Seo GJ, Sohn DK, Han KS, Hong CW, Kim BC, Park JW, Choi HS, Chang HJ, Oh JH. Recurrence after endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection for large sessile colorectal polyps. World J ...