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Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Studies show polyp ... identifies when polyps ... surgery #Colon #Polyp ... #gastroenterology
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Tips and Tricks
 - Before initiating cold snare polypectomy, it is important
and size of the polyp ... fold and in the management ... borders are defined ... #Tricks#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 ... (scarred or polyps ... #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Approach Small Polyps ... appearance, small colon polyps ... 'Disappearing Polyps ... Tackle 'Slippery Polyps ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Injection of solution into submucosal space to separate a mucosal lesion from muscularis propria
Injection of solution ... removal of colonic polyps ... How to Snare • Tips ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology ... #management #EMR
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Bowel prep instructions ... performed to increase polyp ... rate is ≥ 7% polyps ... be useful for polyps ... Complex polyps that
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
should be used for polyps ... to 10mm - For polyps ... not suitable for polyps ... EMR - In comparison ... #management #indications
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
retrieval of large polyp ... retrieval of large polyp ... LIGATION DEVICE - For polyp ... POLYPECTOMY SNARE - For polyp ... to EMR/ESD • POLYP
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... specificity for polyps ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #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
Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... specificity for polyps ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology