774 snare tip soft coagulation of the margins of the post endoscopic mucosal resection (emr) defects: a quality improvement project in prevention of adenoma recurrence

Endoscopic mucosal resection is safe and effective technique for removal of large colorectal polyps (>20mm). Adenoma recurrence is one of the main limitations of EMR, which up to 20-55% recurrence occurs on first surveillance colonoscopy warranting systematic follow up program. Invisible microscopic adenoma at EMR site might be the cause of adenoma recurrence on follow up. Thermal ablation or burning of the margins with snare tip may eradicate the invisible micro-adenoma and decrease the adenoma recurrence.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research