Tu1945 A NOVEL TECHNIQUE USING ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION FOR REMOVAL OF LONG-STALKED PEDUNCULATED COLON POLYP

Bleeding is the most common complication associated with polypectomy of large pedunculated colonic polyp. Although several techniques have been developed to minimize bleeding, none of these methods has become the gold standard. To prevent post-polypectomy bleeding effectively, we developed and attempted a new endoscopic technique for removal of large long-stalked pedunculated colonic polyps using band ligations.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 31, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Young Ki Kim, Hyun Ho Choi, Hiun Suk Chae Tags: Tuesday abstract Source Type: research