Management of polypectomy complications

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Abstract

The 2 most significant complications of colonoscopy with polypectomy are bleeding and perforation. Incidence rates for bleeding (0.1%-0.6%) and perforation (0.7%-0.9%) are generally low. Recognition of pertinent risk factors helps to prevent these complications, which can be grouped into patient-related, polyp-related, and technique/device-related factors. Endoscopists should be equipped to manage bleeding and perforation. Currently available devices and techniques are reviewed to achieve hemostasis and close colon perforations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)335-357
Number of pages23
JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2015

Keywords

  • Colonoscopy
  • Complications
  • Management
  • Perforation
  • Polypectomy
  • Postpolypectomy bleeding
  • Prevention

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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