Utility of Routine Colonic Biopsies in Pediatric Colonoscopic Polypectomy for Benign Juvenile Hamartomatous Polyps

Conclusions: In children with benign juvenile hamartomatous polyps, routine colonic biopsies are not required in the absence of mucosal abnormalities. Overuse of pathology services, increased procedural time, risk, and cost can be avoided.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Gastroenterology Source Type: research