Difference between revisions of "Polypectomy"
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Gastrointestinal polyps]]. | *[[Gastrointestinal polyps]]. | ||
*[[Polyps]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 13 February 2016
Polypectomy is the removal of a polyp.
In the context of gastroenterology:[1]
| Preferred technique | Polyp size |
|---|---|
| Cold forceps or cold snare | small |
| Hot snare | large (>= 1 cm) |