Risk Factors Associated With Postendoscopic Mucosal Resection Bleeding in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study
Conclusions:
EMR in cirrhotics has an acceptable bleeding risk. Age above 65 years, right colon polyp, polyp size>15 mm, and use of antiplatelets within 5 days are independent risk factors for bleeding.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary Tract: Original Articles Source Type: research
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