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Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... EMR - In comparison ... post-polypectomy bleeding ... but dye aids in lesion ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
closure of the snare ... resection for lesions ... larger suspected cancer ... cautery (delayed bleeding ... Polyp #Management #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... sensitivity for flat lesions ... and Hepatology ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... Screening #Tests #comparison