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Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Hamartomas + GI Cancer ... → Adenoma and cancer ... be a/w autism, MR ... Syndromes #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Quality polypectomy ... of colorectal cancer ... tricks can make the polypectomy ... #colonoscopy #management ... #gastroenterology
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
larger suspected cancer ... bleeding, post-polypectomy ... requires surveillance colonoscopy ... #Polyp #Management ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... specificity for polyps ... 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
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... specificity for polyps ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... lesion prior to EMR ... , EMR, ESD: • POLYPECTOMY ... mucosa Stricture Management ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Injection of solution into submucosal space to separate a mucosal lesion from muscularis propria
submucosal invasive cancer ... removal of colonic polyps ... Lesions: JNET Classification ... Resection #endoscopy #gastroenterology ... #management #EMR