Prophylactic hemoclips in prevention of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding for ≥ 1 cm colorectal polyps: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Conclusions Prophylactic HC placement is effective in prevention of DPPB from proximal colon polyps ≥ 2 cm, but of no significant benefit for polyps 1 to 1.9 cm in size or for distal colon polyps ≥ 2 cm. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - August 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kamal, Faisal Khan, Muhammad A. Khan, Salman Marella, Hemnishil K. Nelson, Tamara Khan, Zubair Ahmad, Dina Tombazzi, Claudio Ismail, Mohammad K. Howden, Colin W. Tags: Review Source Type: research