Cold vs Hot Snare of Large Polyps: Less AEs, More Recurrence Cold vs Hot Snare of Large Polyps: Less AEs, More Recurrence
Cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection is safer than hot snare for large, non-pedunculated colorectal polyps but recurrence is higher. Selection of lesion is key to choosing procedure, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Will AI Affect the Burden of Surveillance After Polyp Removal? Will AI Affect the Burden of Surveillance After Polyp Removal?
AI-assisted colonoscopy may increase the proportion of US patients requiring intensive postpolypectomy colonoscopy surveillance by roughly 35%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Ryan Reynolds' Colonoscopy; NASH Drug Passes Phase II Test; New Drug Target in IBD?
(MedPage Today) -- In an effort to shine a light on the importance of colorectal cancer screening, movie-star Ryan Reynolds shared details of his polyp removal found on colonoscopy. (GMA)
The phase IIb Harmony study of efruxifermin in non-alcoholic... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 14, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Postpolypectomy Bleeding: Does Prophylactic Clipping Reduce Risk? Postpolypectomy Bleeding: Does Prophylactic Clipping Reduce Risk?
The removal of polyps has a high risk of hemorrhage, which may be increased with the use of oral anticoagulants.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 23, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Study: Uterine Polyp Removal in Office Possible via Ultrasound Study: Uterine Polyp Removal in Office Possible via Ultrasound
Procedure could be a ' clever ' way to address endometrial polyps in the office setting, a new study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Cold Forceps on Par With Cold Snare Polypectomy for Tiny Polyps Cold Forceps on Par With Cold Snare Polypectomy for Tiny Polyps
The TINYPOLYP trial finds cold forceps polypectomy noninferior to cold snare polypectomy for complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps measuring 3 mm or less.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 9, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned? ANSWER: Although the guidelines have changed in recent years, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people should be screened with a colonoscopy beginning at age 45, so congratulations for undergoing this important cancer screening. Colon cancer is… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 21, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Next-Gen Colon Tattoo Ink; Etrasimod Wins for UC; Another NASH Drug Flops
(MedPage Today) -- A next-generation ink for endoscopic tattooing of the colon diffuses less and is more "biocompatible" than existing inks, which could help identify complex colonic polyps or tumors for removal. (American Chemical Society)
Positive... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 24, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
What Are Common Gastrointestinal Polyposes in Children?
Discussion
Bloody stools or blood in the diaper is a relatively common complaint in general pediatrics. For most patients it is often a minor concern. Commonly it is a transient problem (e.g. rectal fissure caused by constipation or trauma) or often not blood (e.g. urate crystals in the diaper, food, menses, etc.). Real blood does occur with an identifiable cause such as long distance running or heavy exercise, or milk protein allergy/sensitivity that improves with a milk-restricted diet. Many more serious causes are associated with heavier or more recalcitrant bleeding, increased defecation, abdominal pain, poor eating an...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 24, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Do Colon Polyps Need to Be Removed?
Title: Do Colon Polyps Need to Be Removed?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/12/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/12/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - January 12, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cold Snare Polypectomy Works for Larger Colorectal Polyps Too Cold Snare Polypectomy Works for Larger Colorectal Polyps Too
A study from China supports use of cold snare polypectomy for removing large polyps up to 15 mm in size, with a low incomplete resection rate.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 16, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer Danger
Title: Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer DangerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/10/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - August 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Recurrence Up With Incomplete Resection of Colorectal Polyps
Segments with incomplete resection have increased risk for any metachronous neoplasia, advanced neoplasia (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - August 10, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Journal, Source Type: news
Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer Danger
TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 -- Colonoscopy screening can help prevent colon cancer by allowing doctors to find and remove potentially pre-cancerous growths called polyps. But if they fail to get the whole growth, the odds of a recurrence are high, a new... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 10, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Recurrence Up With Incomplete Resection of Colorectal Polyps
TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 -- The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Heiko... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 10, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
