Extent of normal polyp resection margin: a possible quality measure for polyp resection

We examined the extent of a normal mucosal tissue margin surrounding 1–10 mm neoplastic polyps following cold snare resection as a possible surrogate marker for quality of resection. Following a standard polyp preparation protocol, we found a complete resection rate (R0) based on clear margin of the polyp specimen of 84.8%. Among all R0 polyps, a 2 mm margin was only achieved for 27.7%. The extent of a healthy margin varied by expertise of endoscopist and...
Source: Gut - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Gut Endoscopy news Source Type: research