Best Practices for Resection of Diminutive and Small Polyps in the Colorectum

Diminutive colorectal lesions are polyps and flat lesions 1 to 5  mm in size, and small are 6 to 9 mm in size. The best resection method is the cold snare. Cold forceps are acceptable for 1- to 3-mm lesions, but should not be used to piecemeal polyps. Cold snaring has few complications and is more effective than cold forceps for 4- to 5-mm polyps and as effecti ve and more efficient than hot snaring for 6- to 9-mm polyps.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - July 23, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Douglas K. Rex Source Type: research