Su1343 THE HIGH RATE OF BLEEDING WITH DUODENAL POLYPECTOMY MANDATES A STRATEGY SPECIFIC TO THIS LOCATION

The incidence of duodenal polyps is approximately 1% in retrospective studies and up to 4.6% in one prospective study. Resection of suspected adenomas is recommended as they have a high incidence of development of high grade dysplasia or cancer. Endoscopic resection is associated with high rates of bleeding and perforation. Technical complexity, including involvement of the major papilla need for forward and side- viewing endoscopes, and angulation of the folds makes complete resection challenging.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Sunday abstract Source Type: research