Colonoscopy with polypectomy is associated with a low rate of complications in patients with cirrhosis
Conclusions: Colonoscopy with polypectomy appears safe in patients with cirrhosis. There is a low risk of major complications. The risk of immediate bleeding appears higher than an average risk population; however, most bleeding is self-limited or can be controlled endoscopically. Bleeding tends to occur with more advanced liver disease. Both the sequelae of portal hypertension and coagulation abnormalities are predictive of bleeding. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: Endoscopy International Open - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Huang, Robert J. Perumpail, Ryan B. Thosani, Nirav Cheung, Ramsey Friedland, Shai Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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