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