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Cold Snare Polypectomy - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Dedicated cold snare grasps polyp and ideally a
Polypectomy - Polyp ... tissue around polyp ... Indications: • ... #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Resection Techniques ... Indications: • ... En bloc resection ... #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
specificity for polyps ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #Indications
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
(EMR) - Polyp Resection ... Technique: The polyp ... Indications: • ... #EMR #Polyp #Management ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... specificity for polyps ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR) - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Planned resection margins marked thermally. The full-thickness
(EFTR) - Polyp ... The polyp is grasped ... Indications: • ... #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
to 10mm - For polyps ... of incomplete resection ... EMR - In comparison ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology ... #management #indications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management