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==Polypectomy scar==
Features:
*Focal submucosal fibrosis.
===Images===
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Image: Colorectal polypectomy scar -- extremely low mag.jpg | CPR - extremely low mag. (WC)
Image: Colorectal polypectomy scar -- very low mag.jpg | CPR - very low mag. (WC)
Image: Colorectal polypectomy scar -- low mag.jpg | CPR - low mag. (WC)
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Gastrointestinal polyps]].
*[[Gastrointestinal polyps]].
*[[Polyps]].
*[[Polyps]].
*[[Polypectomy scar]].


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:56, 28 May 2020

Endoscopic image of a colonic polyp. (WC/Holland)

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)

See also

References

  1. Fyock, CJ.; Draganov, PV. (Aug 2010). "Colonoscopic polypectomy and associated techniques.". World J Gastroenterol 16 (29): 3630-7. PMID 20677334.