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© 2020 AGA . is an essential skill for all endoscopists performing lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Different polypectomy tools and techniques have evolved and it is important that endoscopists are familiar with these so they can select the most appropriate technique for each polyp. This narrative review updates the different concepts in tailoring polypectomy technique to the characteristics of polyps. Effective polypectomy requires different components, including the following: careful evaluation of the polyp; decision making about optimal polyp management; actual polypectomy, which includes careful positioning of the endoscope and polyp; and postpolypectomy evaluation of the results (for completeness of resection and prophylaxis of complications).
Author(s): Rutter MD, Jover R
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year: 2020
Volume: 18
Issue: 13
Pages: 2859-2867
Print publication date: 01/12/2020
Online publication date: 26/09/2020
Acceptance date: 02/04/2018
ISSN (print): 1542-3565
ISSN (electronic): 1542-7714
Publisher: W.B. Saunders
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2019.09.025
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.09.025
PubMed id: 31563558