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Ferlitsch M, Hassan C, Bisschops R, Bhandari P, Dinis-Ribeiro M, Risio M, Paspatis GA, Moss A, Libânio D, Lorenzo-Zúñiga V, Voiosu AM, Rutter MD, Pellisé M, Moons LMG, Probst A, Awadie H, Amato A, Takeuchi Y, Repici A, Rahmi G, Koecklin HU, Albéniz E, Rockenbauer LM, Waldmann E, Messmann H, Triantafyllou K, Jover R, Gralnek IM, Dekker E, Bourke MJ. Colorectal polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline - Update 2024. Endoscopy 2024; 56:516-545. [PMID: 38670139 DOI: 10.1055/a-2304-3219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
1: ESGE recommends cold snare polypectomy (CSP), to include a clear margin of normal tissue (1-2 mm) surrounding the polyp, for the removal of diminutive polyps (≤ 5 mm).Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 2: ESGE recommends against the use of cold biopsy forceps excision because of its high rate of incomplete resection.Strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence. 3: ESGE recommends CSP, to include a clear margin of normal tissue (1-2 mm) surrounding the polyp, for the removal of small polyps (6-9 mm).Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 4: ESGE recommends hot snare polypectomy for the removal of nonpedunculated adenomatous polyps of 10-19 mm in size.Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 5: ESGE recommends conventional (diathermy-based) endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for large (≥ 20 mm) nonpedunculated adenomatous polyps (LNPCPs).Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 6: ESGE suggests that underwater EMR can be considered an alternative to conventional hot EMR for the treatment of adenomatous LNPCPs.Weak recommendation, moderate quality of evidence. 7: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) may also be suggested as an alternative for removal of LNPCPs of ≥ 20 mm in selected cases and in high-volume centers.Weak recommendation, low quality evidence. 8: ESGE recommends that, after piecemeal EMR of LNPCPs by hot snare, the resection margins should be treated by thermal ablation using snare-tip soft coagulation to prevent adenoma recurrence.Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 9: ESGE recommends (piecemeal) cold snare polypectomy or cold EMR for SSLs of all sizes without suspected dysplasia.Strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence. 10: ESGE recommends prophylactic endoscopic clip closure of the mucosal defect after EMR of LNPCPs in the right colon to reduce to reduce the risk of delayed bleeding.Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 11: ESGE recommends that en bloc resection techniques, such as en bloc EMR, ESD, endoscopic intermuscular dissection, endoscopic full-thickness resection, or surgery should be the techniques of choice in cases with suspected superficial invasive carcinoma, which otherwise cannot be removed en bloc by standard polypectomy or EMR.Strong recommendation, moderate quality of evidence.
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- Monika Ferlitsch
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Gastroenterology, Evangelical Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, TARGID, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Endoscopy Department, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- MEDCIDS/Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) and RISE@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pathology, Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Department, Venizeleio General Hospital, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Health, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- MEDCIDS/Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) and RISE@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), Porto, Portugal
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- Endoscopy Unit, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital / IISLaFe, Valencia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Catholic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton-on-Tees, UK
- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- III Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Ellen and Pinchas Mamber Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Department, Ospedale A. Manzoni, Lecco, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology and Endoscopy Department, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
- Laboratoire de Recherches Biochirurgicales, APHP-Centre Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
- Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN); Navarrabiomed, Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- III Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodastrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria ISABIAL, Departamento de Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
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- Ellen and Pinchas Mamber Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Taghiakbari M, Anderson JC, von Renteln D, Hirschmann S, Jobse B, Pohl H. Extent of normal polyp resection margin: a possible quality measure for polyp resection. Gut 2024; 73:216-218. [PMID: 38050099 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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- Mahsa Taghiakbari
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CHUM), Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT, USA
- Medicine, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology Medicine, Depertment of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal (CHUM), Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT, USA
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- Department of Research, VA Medical Center, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
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Lv YC, Yao YH, Lei JJ, Tang T. Cold snare polypectomy compared to cold forceps polypectomy for endoscopic resection of guideline defined diminutive polyps: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Indian J Gastroenterol 2023; 42:757-765. [PMID: 37776439 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-023-01441-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND International guidelines recommend cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for polyps < 10 mm in size. However, recent randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showed conflicting results for the use of cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) vs. CSP for the resection of diminutive colorectal polyps (DCPs) (≤ 5 mm), especially for polyps ≤ 3 mm. Herein we compared CFP with CSP for patients with DCPs in this meta-analysis of RCTs. METHODS We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed and EMBASE databases from inception to November 24, 2022, (Registration number INPLASY2022110135). The primary endpoint was DCP complete resection rate. The secondary endpoints were mean polypectomy time, polyp retrieval rate and complications. RESULTS Seven RCTs involving 1023 DCPs were included. The complete resection rate (91.6% vs. 94.7%) for CFP was not significantly lower for polyps ≤ 5 mm (relative risk [RR] = 1.03; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.98-1.07). Sub-group analysis showed that the complete resection rate (88.7% vs. 92.4%) for CFP was not significantly lower for DCPs > 3 mm (RR = 1.04; 95% CI: 0.97-1.12). Another sub-group analysis showed that the complete resection rate (97.0% vs. 96.3%) was similar for polyps ≤ 3 mm for CFP vs. CSP (RR = 1.00; 95% CI: 0.98-1.03). The mean polypectomy time was not different between CFP and CSP (95% CI: -11.86-10.18). The polyp retrieval rate (100% vs. 96.9%) was not significantly higher for CFP (RR = 1.02; 95% CI: 0.98-1.07). There were no reported complications in the included studies. The overall study quality was moderate except for the removal of polyps ≤ 5 mm (low-quality evidence). CONCLUSION CFP was comparable to CSP for the resection of polyps ≤ 3 mm; however, caution should be taken for DCPs > 3 mm because of the low complete resection rate (< 90%).
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- Yong-Cai Lv
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County People's Hospital, Zhenning, 561200, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County People's Hospital, Zhenning, 561200, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital of Huzhou University, No. 1558 Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, 313000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Abuelazm M, Awad AK, Mohamed I, Mahmoud A, Shaikhkhalil H, Shaheen N, Abdelwahab O, Afifi AM, Abdelazeem B, Othman MO. Cold polypectomy techniques for small and diminutive colorectal polyps: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:1329-1339. [PMID: 37735986 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2262374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In the management of small and diminutive polyps, cold polypectomy is favored over electrocautery polypectomy. However, the optimal cold polypectomy technique is still controversial. Hence, this review aims to investigate the most effective cold technique for small and diminutive colorectal polyps. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis synthesizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which were retrieved by systematically searching PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Cochrane through 10 February 2023. R software, (R version 4.2.0) and meta-insight software were used to pool dichotomous outcomes using risk ratio (RR) presented with the corresponding confidence interval (CI). Our protocol was prospectively published in PROSPERO with ID: CRD42022345619. RESULTS Nineteen RCTs with 3649 patients and 4800 polyps were included in our analysis. Cold techniques (cold forceps polypectomy (CFP), jumbo forceps polypectomy (JFP), dedicated cold snare polypectomy (D-CSP), conventional cold snare polypectomy (C-CSP), underwater cold snare polypectomy (U-CSP), and cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection (CS-EMR) were included in our comparative analysis. CFP was less effective in achieving complete histological resection than C-CSP (RR: 1.10 with 95% CI [1.03-1.18]), CS-EMR (RR: 1.12 with 95% CI [1.02-1.23]), D-CSP (RR: 1.17 with 95% CI [1.04-1.32]), and U-CSP (RR: 1.21 with 95% CI [1.07-1.38]). However, the rest of the comparisons showed no difference. CONCLUSION CFP is the least effective method for small and diminutive polyps' removal, and any snare polypectomy technique will achieve better results, warranting more large-scale RCTs to investigate the most effective snare polypectomy technique.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Anderson JC, Rex DK. Performing High-Quality, Safe, Cost-Effective, and Efficient Basic Colonoscopy in 2023: Advice From Two Experts. Am J Gastroenterol 2023; 118:1779-1786. [PMID: 37463252 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Based on published evidence and our expert experience, we provide recommendations to maximize the efficacy, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of routine colonoscopy. High-quality colonoscopy begins with colon preparation using a split or same-day dose and preferably a low-volume regimen for optimal patient tolerance and compliance. Successful cecal intubation can be achieved by choosing the correct colonoscope and using techniques to facilitate navigation through challenges such as severe angulations and redundant colons. Safety is a primary goal, and complications such as perforation and splenic rupture can be prevented by avoiding pushing through fixed resistance and avoiding loops in proximal colon. Furthermore, barotrauma can be avoided by converting to water filling only (no gas insufflation) in every patient with a narrowed, angulated sigmoid. Optimal polyp detection relies primarily on compulsive attention to inspection as manifested by adequate inspection time, vigorous probing of the spaces between haustral folds, washing and removing residual debris, and achieving full distention. Achieving minimum recommended adenoma detection rate thresholds (30% in men and 20% in women) is mandatory, and colonoscopists should aspire to adenoma detection rate approaching 50% in screening patients. Distal attachments can improve mucosal exposure and increase detection while shortening withdrawal times. Complete resection of polyps complements polyp detection in preventing colorectal cancer. Cold resection is the preferred method for all polyps < 10 mm. For effective cold resection, an adequate rim of normal tissue should be captured in the snare. Finally, cost-effective high-quality colonoscopy requires the procedure not be overused, as demonstrated by following updated United States Multi Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer postpolypectomy surveillance recommendations.
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- Joseph C Anderson
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, White River Junction VAMC, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Kamal F, Khan MA, Lee-Smith W, Sharma S, Acharya A, Farooq U, Agarwal A, Aziz M, Chuang J, Kumar A, Schlachterman A, Loren D, Kowalski T, Adler D. Cold snare versus cold forceps polypectomy for endoscopic resection of diminutive polyps: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 98:7-18.e4. [PMID: 36907527 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The practices for resection of diminutive colon polyps vary among endoscopists, and U.S. Multi-Society Task force guidelines recommend use of cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for this purpose. In this meta-analysis, we compared CSP and cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) for resection of diminutive polyps. METHODS Several databases were reviewed to identify randomized controlled trials that compared CSP and CFP for resection of diminutive polyps. The study outcomes of interest were complete resection of all diminutive polyps, complete resection of polyps ≤3 mm in size, failure of tissue retrieval, and polypectomy time. For categorical variables, pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated; for continuous variables, mean differences (MDs) with 95% CIs were calculated. Data were analyzed by using a random-effects model, and heterogeneity was assessed by using the I2 statistic. RESULTS We included 9 studies with 1037 patients. Rate of complete resection of all diminutive polyps was significantly higher in the CSP group (OR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.09-2.58). Subgroup analysis, including jumbo or large-capacity forceps, found no significant difference in complete resection between groups (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, .80-2.56). We found no significant between-groups in the rates of complete resection of polyps ≤3 mm in size (OR, .83; 95% CI, .30-2.31). Rate of failure of tissue retrieval was significantly higher in the CSP group (OR, 10.13; 95% CI, 2.29-44.74). No significant between-group difference was noted in polypectomy time. CONCLUSIONS CFP using large-capacity or jumbo biopsy forceps is noninferior to CSP for complete resection of diminutive polyps.
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- Faisal Kamal
- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine; Division of Gastroenterology
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Loyola Medicine/MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.
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Capogreco A, Alfarone L, Massimi D, Repici A. Cold resection for colorectal polyps: where we are and where we are going? Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 17:719-730. [PMID: 37318101 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2223976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic resection of colonic precancerous lesions has been demonstrated to significantly decrease colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality. Among resection techniques, cold snare polypectomy (CSP) has been shown as a highly feasible, effective and safe option and is widely used in clinical practice, being regarded as the first-line technique for removal of small and diminutive colorectal polyps. On the other hand, conventional hot snare polypectomy (HSP) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), namely the gold standard treatments for larger polyps, may be occasionally associated to complications due to electrocautery injury. AREAS COVERED To overcome these shortcomings of electrocautery-based resection techniques, in the last few years CSP has been increasingly assessed as a treatment option for additional indications, with a focus on nonpedunculated colorectal polyps ≥10 mm. EXPERT OPINION This review aims to present current and widened indications of CSP discussing the latest findings from the most remarkable studies, with an insight into technical issues, novelties and potential advances in the near future.
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- Antonio Capogreco
- Department of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of biomedical scienses, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of biomedical scienses, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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Gao P, Zhou K, Su W, Yu J, Zhou P. Endoscopic management of colorectal polyps. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2023; 11:goad027. [PMID: 37251504 PMCID: PMC10224796 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goad027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Colorectal polyps are premalignant lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopic polypectomy is an effective strategy to prevent colorectal cancer morbidity and more invasive procedures. Techniques for the endoscopic resection of polyps keep evolving, and endoscopists are required to perform the most appropriate technique for each polyp. In this review, we outline the evaluation and classification of polyps, update the recommendations for optimal treatment, describe the polypectomy procedures and their strengths/weaknesses, and discuss the promising innovative methods or concepts.
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Surgery Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
- Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Corresponding author. Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China. Tel: +86-21-64041990;
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Schiemer M, Schmidt A. [Current endoscopic resection techniques in the colorectum: possibilities, perspectives, limitations]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2023; 148:84-93. [PMID: 36690004 DOI: 10.1055/a-1832-4090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Since the first endoscopic polypectomies have been performed, the resection of premalignant lesions during colonoscopy has become a success story in the field of gastroenterology: Incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer have been significantly reduced with the implementation of screening programs. Most polyps in the lower gastrointestinal tract are small and easy to remove. However, larger polyps, early carcinomas and subepithelial lesions can be removed with modern endoscopic resection techniques as well. Minimally invasive endoscopic resections offer an organ-preserving alternative to surgery in a growing number of patients. In this review, we discuss the advantages and limitations of traditional and novel endoscopic resection techniques, including endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic full thickness resection.
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Motchum L, Levenick JM, Djinbachian R, Moyer MT, Bouchard S, Taghiakbari M, Repici A, Deslandres É, von Renteln D. EMR combined with hybrid argon plasma coagulation to prevent recurrence of large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:840-848.e2. [PMID: 35724695 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS EMR is the mainstay of therapy for large colorectal polyps. Local recurrence after EMR is common and can be reduced using margin ablation. Our aim was to evaluate recurrence rates when using hybrid argon plasma coagulation (h-APC) ablation after EMR. METHODS Adult patients (aged 18-89 years) undergoing EMR of nonpedunculated colorectal polyps ≥20 mm were enrolled in a prospective multicenter study. h-APC was used to ablate all defect margins and also the resection surface in selected cases. The primary study outcome was recurrence rates found during the first follow-up colonoscopy. Secondary outcomes were technical success and adverse event rates. RESULTS EMR with h-APC ablation was used in 101 polyps (84 patients, 46.4% women). EMR with h-APC ablation was technically successful in all cases (median EMR time, 15 minutes; median h-APC ablation time, 4 minutes). Median polyp size was 30 mm (range, 20-60). Resected polyps were either adenomas (68/101 [67.3%]), sessile serrated lesions (27/101 [27%]), or adenocarcinomas (6/101 [6%]). The post-EMR recurrence rate was 2.2% (2/91) (95% confidence interval, .27-7.71). All 6 patients with cancer (intramucosal cancer, 4; T1sm cancer, 2) were found to have complete eradication of the primary tumor after EMR with h-APC, and none had lymph node metastasis. Four serious adverse events occurred in 3 patients (2 delayed bleeding [2.4%], 1 abdominal pain [1.2%], and 1 microperforation [1.2%]. All serious adverse events resolved with either endoscopic or antibiotic treatment only. CONCLUSIONS EMR with h-APC showed a high technical success rate, low adverse event rate, and very low post-EMR recurrence rates. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT04015765.).
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- Leslie Motchum
- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Montreal University Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Medical Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Medical Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Medical Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal University Medical Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Medical Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Choosing the Best Resection Tool for Polyps ≤3 mm: Is Forceps an Acceptable Alternative to Cold Snare? Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:1244-1245. [PMID: 35926492 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Cold Snare and Forceps Polypectomy Among Small POLYPs in Rates of Complete Resection: The TINYPOLYP Trial. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:1305-1310. [PMID: 35467557 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Optimizing complete resection during colonoscopy is important because residual neoplastic tissue may play a role in interval cancers. The US Multi-Society Task Force recommends diminutive (≤5 mm) and small (6-9 mm) polyps be removed by cold snare polypectomy (CSP). However, evidence is less clear whether CSP retains significant advantage over cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) for polyps ≤3 mm. METHODS This study is a single-center prospective noninferiority randomized clinical trial evaluating CFP and CSP for nonpedunculated polyps ≤3 mm. Patients 18 years and older undergoing colonoscopy for any indication were recruited. During each colonoscopy, polyps underwent block randomization to removal with CFP or CSP. After polypectomy, 2 biopsies were taken from the polypectomy margin. The primary noninferiority outcome was the complete resection rate, defined by absence of residual polyp in the margin biopsies. RESULTS A total of 179 patients were included. Patients had similar distribution in age, sex, race/ethnicity, as well as indication of procedure. A total of 279 polyps ≤3 mm were identified, with 138 in the CSP group and 141 in the CFP group. Mean polypectomy time was longer for CSP compared with CFP (42.3 vs 23.2 seconds, P < 0.001), although a higher proportion of polyps removed by CFP were removed in more than 1 piece compared with CSP (15.6 vs 3.6%, P < 0.001). There were positive margin biopsies in 2 cases per cohort, with a complete resection rate of 98.3% in both groups. There was no significant difference in cohorts in complete resection rates (difference in complete resection rates was 0.057%, 95% confidence interval: -4.30% to 4.53%), demonstrating noninferiority of CFP compared with CSP. DISCUSSION Use of CFP was noninferior to CSP in the complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps ≤3 mm. CSP required significantly more time to perform compared with CFP. CFP should be considered an acceptable alternative to CSP for removal of polyps ≤3 mm.
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Rex DK, Anderson JC, Pohl H, Lahr RE, Judd S, Antaki F, Lilley K, Castelluccio PF, Vemulapalli KC. Cold versus hot snare resection with or without submucosal injection of 6- to 15-mm colorectal polyps: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:330-338. [PMID: 35288147 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cold snare resection of colorectal lesions has been found to be safe and effective for an expanding set of colorectal lesions. In this study, we sought to understand the efficacy of simple cold snare resection and cold EMR versus hot snare resection and hot EMR for colorectal lesions 6 to 15 mm in size. METHODS At 3 U.S. centers, 235 patients with 286 colorectal lesions 6 to 15 mm in size were randomized to cold snaring, cold EMR, hot snaring, or hot EMR for nonpedunculated colorectal lesions 6 to 15 mm in size. The primary outcome was complete resection determined by 4 biopsy samples from the defect margin and 1 biopsy sample from the center of the resection defect. RESULTS The overall incomplete resection rate was 2.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], .8%-7.5%). All 7 incompletely removed polyps were 10 to 15 mm in size and removed by hot EMR (n = 4, 6.2%), hot snare (n = 2, 2.2%), or cold EMR (n = 1, 1.8%). Cold snaring had no incomplete resections, required less procedural time than the other methods, and was not associated with serious adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Cold snaring is a dominant resection technique for nonpedunculated colorectal lesions 6 to 15 mm in size. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT03462706.).
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- Douglas K Rex
- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA; The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA; The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Fudman DI, Singal AG, Cooper MG, Lee M, Murphy CC. Prevalence of Forceps Polypectomy of Nondiminutive Polyps Is Substantial But Modifiable. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:1508-1515. [PMID: 34839039 PMCID: PMC9133266 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The use of forceps for removal of nondiminutive polyps is associated with incomplete resection compared with snare polypectomy. However, few studies have characterized the frequency of forceps polypectomy for nondiminutive polyps or identified strategies to improve this practice. To address this gap, we estimated the prevalence and predictors of forceps polypectomy in clinical practice and examined the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to reduce inappropriate forceps polypectomy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all colonoscopies with polypectomies performed at 2 U.S. health systems between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2019. We used a mixed-effects logistic regression model to examine the effect of a multicomponent intervention, including provider education and a financial incentive, to reduce inappropriate forceps polypectomy, defined as use of forceps polypectomy for polyps ≥5 mm. RESULTS A total of 9968 colonoscopies with 25,534 polypectomies were performed by 42 gastroenterologists during the study period. Overall, 8.5% (n = 2176) of polyps were removed with inappropriate forceps polypectomy. Inappropriate forceps polypectomy significantly decreased after the intervention (odds ratio [OR], 0.34, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.30-0.39), from 11.4% (n = 1539) to 5.3% (n = 637). Predictors of inappropriate forceps polypectomy included inadequate bowel prep (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.06-1.47), polyps in the right colon (vs left: OR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.09-1.51), and number of polyps removed (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.94-0.97). Inappropriate forceps polypectomy also varied by gastroenterologist (median OR, 3.43). In a post hoc analysis, the proportion of polyps >2 mm removed with forceps decreased from 50.0% before the intervention to 43.0% after it (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.58-0.68). CONCLUSIONS Inappropriate forceps polypectomy is common but modifiable. The proportion of nondiminutive polyps removed with forceps polypectomy should be considered as a quality measure.
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- David I. Fudman
- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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Kanzaki H, Horii J, Takenaka R, Nakagawa H, Matsueda K, Tsuzuki T, Kita M, Yamasaki Y, Tanaka T, Iwamuro M, Kawano S, Kawahara Y, Tomoda J, Okada H. Prospective multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of cold forceps polypectomy for ≤ 6-mm non-ampullary duodenal low-grade adenomas. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E712-E718. [PMID: 35859656 PMCID: PMC9289977 DOI: 10.1055/a-1793-9439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Because the endoscopic treatment for non-ampullary duodenal adenoma (NADA) has a non-negligible risk of adverse events (AEs), a safe and easy treatment for NADA is desirable. This was a multicenter prospective trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) for diminutive NADAs. Patients and methods This study was prospectively conducted at six general hospitals and one university hospital. The inclusion criteria were histologic and endoscopic diagnosis of low-grade NADA measuring ≤ 6 mm. A second endoscopy was scheduled for 1 month after CFP. After confirmation of the success of CFP, 6-month and 12-month surveillance endoscopies were scheduled. The primary endpoint was the endoscopic and histologic disease disappearance rates at the 12-month endoscopy. Results Thirty-nine lesions from 38 patients were prospectively included. Median tumor size at enrollment was 5 mm (range 3-6 mm). There were four cases of remnant lesions at the second endoscopy, and the lesion disappearance rate of single CFP was 89.7 % (35 /39; 95 % confidence interval (CI), 76.9 %-97.9 %). In three cases, complete removal of the lesion was achieved with a single re-CFP, but one case required four repeat CFPs. The lesion disappearance rate at 12-month endoscopy was 97.4 % (38 /39; 95 %CI, 86.8 %-99.5 %). During the follow-up period, no AEs related to CFP were observed. Conclusions CFP for NADA ≤ 6 mm was safe and effective in this study. This common endoscopic method to remove lesions may be an option for treatment of diminutive NADAs.
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- Hiromitsu Kanzaki
- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima,
Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital, Hiroshima,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kurashiki Central Hospital,
Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Himeji Red Cross Hospital, Hyogo,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine,
Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Okayama University Graduate
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Akaiwa Medical Association Hospital, Okayama,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama,
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Wei MT, Louie CY, Chen Y, Pan JY, Quan SY, Wong R, Brown R, Clark M, Jensen K, Lau H, Friedland S. Randomized controlled trial investigating use of submucosal injection of EverLift™ in rates of complete resection of non-pedunculated 4-9 mm polyps. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:1273-1279. [PMID: 35507047 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-022-04136-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Currently, cold snare polypectomy (CSP) without submucosal injection is recommended for removing polyps < 10 mm. Use of viscous submucosal agents has not been previously evaluated in CSP. We investigate the potential role of EverLift™ (GI Supply, Pennsylvania) in CSP. METHODS The study is a single-center prospective randomized non-inferiority clinical trial evaluating CSP of non-pedunculated 4-9 mm polyps, with or without submucosal injection of EverLift™. Patients 18-80 years of age presenting for colonoscopy were recruited. Eligible polyps underwent block randomization to CSP with or without EverLift™. Following CSP, two biopsies were performed at the CSP site margin. The primary non-inferiority outcome was complete resection rate, defined by absence of residual polyp in the margin biopsies (non-inferiority margin -10%). RESULTS A total of 291 eligible polyps underwent CSP, with 142 removed using EverLift™. There was similar polyp size and distribution of pathology between the two groups. Overall, there was a low rate of positive margins with (1.4%) or without submucosal injection (2.8%), with no significant difference in complete resection (difference 1.28%, 95% CI: -2.66 to 5.42%), demonstrating non-inferiority of EverLift™ injection. Use of EverLift™ significantly increased CSP time (109.8 vs 38.8 s, p < 0.0001) and frequency of use of hemostatic clips (13.4 vs 3.6%, p = 0.002). CONCLUSION Submucosal injection of EverLift™ was non-inferior to CSP of 4-9 mm polyps without injection and increased time for resection as well as use of hemostatic clips to control acute bleeding. Our results suggest that polypectomy of 4-9 mm polyps can be safely performed without submucosal injection of EverLift™.
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- Mike T Wei
- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. .,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Fatima H, Rex DK, Imperiale T. A Pilot Randomized Trial of Polypectomy Techniques for 4 to 6 mm Colonic Polyps. J Clin Gastroenterol 2022; 56:426-432. [PMID: 34115660 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND GOALS There is variation in polypectomy techniques for resection of small polyps. Aim was to compare techniques for 4 to 6 mm polyps for recurrent adenoma, efficiency, and adverse events and to establish methodological factors for definitive trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was a randomized controlled trial. Outpatients with ≥1, 4 to 6 mm polyps were randomized to cold forceps (CF), cold snare (CS), and hot snare (HS). Polypectomy site was marked with SPOT to assess for recurrence at the original polypectomy site during surveillance colonoscopy. To assess feasibility of a definitive trial we measured (1) rates of patient refusal, participation, ineligibility; (2) retention; (3) recurrent neoplasia; and (4) sample size for a definitive trial. RESULTS Three hundred fifty-three patients were randomized to 1 of the 3 polypectomy techniques, of whom 260 (73.6%) completed the initial colonoscopy (mean age 57 y, 50.4% women), with 91, 87, and 82 patients randomized to CF, CS, and HS polypectomy, respectively. Mean time for polyp resection for CF, CS, and HS were 198.8, 58.5, and 96.8 seconds, respectively, with CS and HS requiring less time than CF (P<0.001). One hundred sixty-four (63.1%) completed surveillance colonoscopy. Polyp recurrences were 9 (14.5%) with CF, 5 (9.6%) with CS, and 0 (0%) with HS. Although the recurrence relative risks with CF and CS polypectomy were 1.84 and 1.65 as compared with HS, respectively, neither was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS CS and HS polypectomy require less time than CF. HS polypectomy may have a lower risk for recurrent neoplasia. High attrition rate is a challenge in conducting randomized controlled trial with polyp recurrence as endpoint.
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- Hala Fatima
- Department of Internal Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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Lam AY, Duloy AM, Keswani RN. Quality Indicators for the Detection and Removal of Colorectal Polyps and Interventions to Improve Them. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2022; 32:329-349. [PMID: 35361339 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Modifiable risk factors for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer include suboptimal lesion detection (missed neoplasms) and inadequate lesion removal (incomplete polypectomy) during colonoscopy. Competent detection and removal of colorectal polyps are thus fundamental to ensuring adequate colonoscopy quality. Several well-researched quality metrics for polyp detection have been implemented into clinical practice, chief among these the adenoma detection rate. Less data are available on quality indicators for polyp removal, which currently include complete resection rates and skills assessment tools. This review summarizes the available literature on quality indicators for the detection and removal of colorectal polyps, as well as interventions to improve them.
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- Angela Y Lam
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2350 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, 1635 Aurora Court, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 North Street, Clair, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Perrod G, Perez-Cuadrado-Robles E, Coron E, Pioche M, Becq A, Etchepare N, Danan D, Musquer N, Dray X, Laquiere A, Jais B, Broudin C, Benosman H, Cellier C, Rahmi G. Comparison of cold biopsy forceps vs cold snare for diminutive colorectal polyp removal: A multicenter non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2022; 46:101867. [PMID: 35038578 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2022.101867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND European guidelines recommends the use of cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for removal of diminutive colorectal polyps (DCP). However, for DCP < 4 mm cold biopsy forceps (CBF) may be optional. We aimed to compare the efficacy of CSP with CBF for removal of DCP in routine colonoscopy. METHODS We conducted a multicenter non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. After screening, 123 patients were prospectively included and 180 DCPs were removed by either CBF or CSP after randomization (1:1). The primary end-point was the histological complete resection rate defined by negative additional biopsies taken from the edge of the polypectomy ulcer site. RESULTS Among DCPs, 121 (67.2%) adenomas or sessile serrated lesions were considered for the analysis. Polyps were 4 [1-5] mm in size, mostly flat (55.4%) and located in the proximal colon (44.6%). The en bloc resection rate was higher in the CSP group than the CBF group (91.7% vs. 42.6%, p < 0.001). The histological complete resection rate was comparable in the two groups (93.33% vs 90.16%; p = 0.527), even for polyps < 4 mm (91.30% vs 91.30%; p = 1). All specimens were retrieved and there was no difference in terms of procedure times and adverse events. Finally, univariate analysis did not identify any potential factor associated with complete resection rate. CONCLUSION In this study, CSP was comparable to CBF for the removal of DCP. Therefore, CBF may be considered as an alternative technique for resection of DCP, together with CSP, ClinicalTrials.gov registry (NCT04727918).
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- Guillaume Perrod
- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif (IMAD), University Hospital of Nantes, 1 Place Alexis Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes, France
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- Department of hepato-gastroenterology, Valence Hospital, 179 Avenue du Maréchal Juin, 26953 Valence, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Saint-Antoine hospital, APHP., 184 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy unit, Edouard Herriot hospital, 5 Place D'Arsonval, 69003 Lyon, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif (IMAD), University Hospital of Nantes, 1 Place Alexis Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Saint-Antoine hospital, APHP., 184 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
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- Digestive endoscopy department, Hôpital Saint Joseph, 26, Boulevard de Louvain, 13825 Marseille, France
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Beaujon Hospital, APHP. Nord-Université de Paris, 100 Boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France
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- Pathology department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France
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- Hepato-gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, APHP.Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
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Lao W, Prasoon P, Cao G, Tan LT, Dai S, Devadasar GH, Huang X. Risk factors for incomplete polyp resection during colonoscopy. LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lers.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Yamasaki Y, Harada K, Yamamoto S, Yasutomi E, Hirai M, Ohmori M, Oka S, Inokuchi T, Kinugasa H, Sugihara Y, Takahara M, Hiraoka S, Tanaka T, Mitsuhashi T, Okada H. Evaluation of complete cold forceps polypectomy resection rate for 3- to 5-mm colorectal polyps. Dig Endosc 2021; 33:948-954. [PMID: 33211353 DOI: 10.1111/den.13895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS The propriety of cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) using jumbo biopsy forceps for diminutive polyps remains controversial. We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the complete CFP resection rate of 3-5-mm polyps using additional endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) specimens following CFP. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with 3-5-mm protruded or flat elevated colorectal polyps diagnosed endoscopically as adenomas or serrated lesions were prospectively enrolled. CFP using jumbo biopsy forceps was used to remove the eligible polyps and repeated until the absence of residuals were confirmed via image-enhanced endoscopy or chromoendoscopy. After CFP, saline was injected at the defect, and the marginal specimen of the defect was resected using EMR to histologically evaluate the residue. The primary outcome was the complete CFP resection rate, which was defined as no residue at the EMR site. Other outcomes were the number of CFP bites and the complete resection rate by lesion size. RESULTS Eighty patients with 120 polyps were enrolled. The mean polyp size was 4.1 ± 0.7 mm. The overall complete resection rate was 96.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 91.7-98.7), and the rates for 3-, 4- and 5-mm polyps were 100% (95% CI, 86.7-100), 96.0% (95% CI, 86.5-98.9) and 95.5% (95% CI, 85.1-98.8), respectively. The one-bite CFP rates were 92%, 60% and 31% for the 3-, 4- and 5-mm polyps, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The complete CFP resection rate for 3-5-mm polyps was acceptable, although the one-bite clearance rate decreased as the polyp size increased (UMIN000028841).
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- Yasushi Yamasaki
- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Center for Innovative Clinical Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Saito Y, Oka S, Kawamura T, Shimoda R, Sekiguchi M, Tamai N, Hotta K, Matsuda T, Misawa M, Tanaka S, Iriguchi Y, Nozaki R, Yamamoto H, Yoshida M, Fujimoto K, Inoue H. Colonoscopy screening and surveillance guidelines. Dig Endosc 2021; 33:486-519. [PMID: 33713493 DOI: 10.1111/den.13972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The Colonoscopy Screening and Surveillance Guidelines were developed by the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society as basic guidelines based on the scientific methods. The importance of endoscopic screening and surveillance for both detection and post-treatment follow-up of colorectal cancer has been recognized as essential to reduce disease mortality. There is limited high-level evidence in this field; therefore, we had to focus on the consensus of experts. These clinical practice guidelines consist of 20 clinical questions and eight background knowledge topics that have been determined as the current guiding principles.
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- Yutaka Saito
- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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Chandrasekhara V, Kumta NA, Abu Dayyeh BK, Bhutani MS, Jirapinyo P, Krishnan K, Maple JT, Melson J, Pannala R, Parsi MA, Sethi A, Trikudanathan G, Trindade AJ, Lichtenstein DR. Endoscopic polypectomy devices. VideoGIE 2021; 6:283-293. [PMID: 34278088 PMCID: PMC8267590 DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Video 1Use of submucosal injection prior to en-bloc endoscopic mucosal resection.Video 2Use of a detachable loop ligating device prior to hot snare resection of a pedunculated polyp.
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- Vinay Chandrasekhara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Section for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian, New York, New York
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Kuwai T, Yamada T, Toyokawa T, Kudo T, Esaka N, Ohta H, Yamashita H, Hosoda Y, Watanabe N, Harada N. Endoscopic resection of local recurrences of diminutive polyps by cold forceps polypectomy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:363-368. [PMID: 33444508 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1869821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) is an effective treatment for diminutive colorectal polyps. However, polyps occasionally recur, and there is no consensus on their long-term clinical management. Therefore, we investigated the short- and long-term clinical outcomes of re-CFP for recurrent diminutive colorectal polyps. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a follow-up of a multicenter, prospective study investigating the clinical outcomes of diminutive colorectal polyps excised by CFP with narrowband imaging-enhanced endoscopy and jumbo forceps. We evaluated short-term outcomes of re-CFP and patients at 1-year follow-up post re-CFP for recurrent colorectal polyps to determine long-term recurrence rates. Additionally, complete resection rates, clinicopathological features, number of forceps bites, and rate of short-term adverse events managed by re-CFP were evaluated. RESULTS At 1-year follow-up, local recurrence was identified in 18 patients from the original study. The mean size of local recurrent polyps was 1.5 ± 0.6 mm, and all recurrent lesions were < 3 mm. Re-CFP could successfully excise locally recurrent polyps in all cases. All recurrent lesions were low-grade adenomas; no adverse events were reported. Additionally, 16 of 18 patients were evaluated endoscopically at 2-year follow-up; no recurrence was observed. CONCLUSIONS Recurrent lesions following initial CFP were small and pathologically benign, and re-CFP was an effective treatment.
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- Toshio Kuwai
- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Kure Medical Cancer Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Fukuyama Medical Center, Fukuyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center, Takasaki, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Kanazawa Medical Center, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Saitama Hospital, Wako, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Mie Chuo Medical Center, Tsu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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Srinivasan S, Siersema PD, Desai M. Is jumbo biopsy forceps comparable to cold snare for diminutive colorectal polyps? - a meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2021; 9:E9-E13. [PMID: 33403230 PMCID: PMC7775805 DOI: 10.1055/a-1293-6965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Diminutive colorectal polyps are increasingly being detected and it is not clear whether jumbo biopsy forceps (JBF) has comparable efficacy to that of cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for management of these lesions. Methods An electronic literature search was performed for studies comparing resection rates of JBF and CSP for diminutive polyps (≤ 5 mm). The primary outcome was incomplete resection rate (IRR). Secondary outcomes included failure of tissue retrieval and complication rates (post-polypectomy bleeding, perforation etc.). Leave-one-out analysis was performed to examine the disproportionate role of any of the studies. Meta-analysis outcomes and heterogeneity (I 2 ) were computed using Comprehensive meta-analysis software. Results A total of 4 studies (3 randomized controlled trials and 1 retrospective study) with 407 patients and 569 total polyps (mean size of 3.62 mm) was included for analysis. IRR of JBF was slightly higher than that of CSP (10.2 % vs 7.2 %) but this was not statistically significantly different (Pooled OR 1.76; 95 % CI 0.94-3.28; I 2 = 0 ). Leave-one-out analysis showed no significant difference in the pooled OR comparison either. Two of the 4 studies reported 0 % failure of tissue retrieval for JBF and 1 % and 4.3 % for CSP. There were no complications for either group from the 2 studies that reported this outcome. The quality of the included studies was moderate to high. Conclusions This systematic review with only limited data shows that JBF and CSP are not statistically different in completely removing diminutive polyps, although careful endoscopic assessment is needed to ensure complete removal of all polyp tissue.
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- Sachin Srinivasan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
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Rutter MD, Jover R. Personalizing Polypectomy Techniques Based on Polyp Characteristics. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:2859-2867. [PMID: 31563558 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Polypectomy is an essential skill for all endoscopists performing lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Different polypectomy tools and techniques have evolved and it is important that endoscopists are familiar with these so they can select the most appropriate technique for each polyp. This narrative review updates the different concepts in tailoring polypectomy technique to the characteristics of polyps. Effective polypectomy requires different components, including the following: careful evaluation of the polyp; decision making about optimal polyp management; actual polypectomy, which includes careful positioning of the endoscope and polyp; and postpolypectomy evaluation of the results (for completeness of resection and prophylaxis of complications).
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- Matthew D Rutter
- University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom; Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Servicio de Medina Digestiva, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
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Djinbachian R, Iratni R, Durand M, Marques P, von Renteln D. Rates of Incomplete Resection of 1- to 20-mm Colorectal Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Gastroenterology 2020; 159:904-914.e12. [PMID: 32437747 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Incomplete resection of neoplastic colorectal polyps can result in postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the incomplete resection rate (IRR) of colorectal polyps and associated factors. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, EBM Reviews, and CINAHL to identify full-text articles that reported IRRs of polyps 1 to 20 mm, published until March 2019. Exclusion criteria were studies of inflammatory bowel disease cohorts, referrals for difficult polypectomy, polyp sizes larger than 20 mm, and endoscopic submucosal resection and/or dissection as polypectomy approaches. IRRs were calculated based on findings from biopsies taken at polypectomy sites or assessments of margins of resected polyps. The primary outcome was IRR for snare removal of polyps 1 to 20 mm. Secondary outcomes included IRR for polyps 1 to 10 mm and 10 to 20 mm, IRR for hot and cold snare removal of polyps 1 to 10 mm and 10 to 20 mm, IRR of snare removal with or without submucosal injection, and IRR for forceps and cold snare removal of polyps 1 to 5 mm. RESULTS We identified 6148 reports and used 32 studies, with a total of 9282 polyps, in our quantitative analysis. The IRR for snare removal of polyps 1 to 20 mm was 13.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 10.3-17.3; 13 studies, 5128 polypectomies). IRRs were 15.9% for snare removal of polyps 1 to 10 mm (95% CI 9.6-22.1; 9 studies, 2531 polypectomies) and 20.8% for snare removal of polyps 10 to 20 mm (95% CI 12.9-28.8; 6 studies, 412 polypectomies). The IRR for hot snare removal of polyps 1 to 10 mm was 14.2% (95% CI 5.2-23.2) vs 17.3% for cold snare polypectomy (95% CI 14.3‒20.3). The IRR for forceps removal of polyps 1 to 5 mm was 9.9% (95% CI 7.1-13.0) vs 4.4% for snare polypectomy (95% CI 2.9-6.1). CONCLUSIONS In a systematic review and meta-analysis, we found that colorectal polyps 1 to 20 mm are frequently incompletely resected, and that risk increases for polyps 10 mm or larger. There is no difference in IRRs of cold vs hot snares for polyps 1 to 10 mm. Snare polypectomy should be used over forceps for polyps 1 to 5 mm.
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- Roupen Djinbachian
- Division of Internal Medicine, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada; Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada; Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada; Bahia State University (UNEB), Salvador, Brazil
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada.
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Hwang JH, Jamidar P, Kyanam Kabir Baig KR, Leung FW, Lightdale JR, Maranki JL, Okolo PI, Swanstrom LL, Chak A. GIE Editorial Board top 10 topics: advances in GI endoscopy in 2019. Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 92:241-251. [PMID: 32470427 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's GIE Editorial Board reviewed original endoscopy-related articles published during 2019 in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and 10 other leading medical and gastroenterology journals. Votes from each individual member were tallied to identify a consensus list of 10 topic areas of major advances in GI endoscopy. Individual board members summarized important findings published in these 10 areas of disinfection, artificial intelligence, bariatric endoscopy, adenoma detection, polypectomy, novel imaging, Barrett's esophagus, third space endoscopy, interventional EUS, and training. This document summarizes these "top 10" endoscopic advances of 2019.
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- Joo Ha Hwang
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Professor of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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- University of Massachusetts Medical School, Umass Memorial Childrens Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Executive Medical Director, Rochester Regional Health Systems, Rochester, NY
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- Professor of Surgery, Oregon Health and Sciences University: Scientific Director and Chief Innovations Officer, Institutes Hospitalos Universitaires (IHU-Strasbourg) University of Strasbourg
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Kawamura T, Takeuchi Y, Yokota I, Takagaki N. Indications for Cold Polypectomy Stratified by the Colorectal Polyp Size: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JOURNAL OF THE ANUS RECTUM AND COLON 2020; 4:67-78. [PMID: 32346645 PMCID: PMC7186011 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2019-039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Objectives: Cold polypectomy (CP) is widely used because of its safety profile. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the indications for CP based on polyp size. Methods: We searched PubMed and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials that compared cold snare polypectomy (CSP) and other procedures for polyps ≤10 mm. Large-scale prospective observational studies were also searched to assess delayed bleeding rates. The studies were integrated to assess the risk ratio for incomplete resection rates according to polyp size. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to evaluate the study bias. The certainty of cumulative evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system. Results: We found 280 articles and reviewed their eligibility. We selected and extracted 12 randomized controlled trials and 3 prospective observational studies. The risk ratio of incomplete resection of polyps ≤10 mm using CSP compared with hot snare polypectomy (HSP) was 1.36 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.92-2.01). The risk ratio for incomplete removal using CSP compared with cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) was 0.50 (95% CI, 0.31-0.82). For polyps ≤3 mm, the risk ratio of CSP compared with CFP was 1.40 (95% CI, 0.39-4.95). Certainty of cumulative evidence was considered low. No delayed bleeding after CP was reported after the treatment of 3446 polyps. Conclusions: CSP and HSP may result in the same complete resection rates for polyps ≤10 mm. For polyps ≤3 mm, CFP and CSP may have the same resection rates (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019122132).
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- Takuji Kawamura
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Kadle N, Westerveld DR, Banerjee D, Jacobs C, Gesiotto F, Moon N, Forde JJ, Conti M, Hatamleh D, Taylor R, Brar T, Riverso M, Jawaid S, Perbtani YB, Zhang Y, Draganov PV, Beyth R, Yang D. Discrepancy between self-reported and actual colonoscopy polypectomy practices for the removal of small polyps. Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 91:655-662.e2. [PMID: 31669181 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is associated with higher rates of complete resection compared with cold biopsy forceps (CBF) for the removal of small polyps (4-9 mm). This study aimed to evaluate self-reported polypectomy preferences and actual practice patterns among endoscopists at an academic center and to identify factors associated with the use of CSP for small polyps. METHODS In phase A, endoscopists completed a survey evaluating preferences for polypectomy techniques. In phase B, we performed a retrospective analysis of all consecutive colonoscopies with polypectomy (January 2016 to September 2018). Uni- and multivariate analysis were performed to identify factors associated with CSP for small polyps. RESULTS Nineteen of 26 (73%) endoscopists completed the survey (phase A); 3 (15.8%) were interventional endoscopists. Most respondents indicated that they use CSP (89.5%) for small polyps and identified no reasons for choosing CBF over CSP (73.7%). In phase B, we identified 1118 colonoscopies with 2625 polypectomies for polyps ≤9 mm. Most diminutive polyps (≤3 mm) were removed with CBF (819 of 912; 90%). CBF (46.2%) was also preferentially used for removal of small polyps (n = 1713), followed by hot snare polypectomy (27.2%), and CSP (26.6%). On multivariate analysis, interventional endoscopists were associated with a higher likelihood of using CSP for small polyps (odds ratio, 1.38; 95% confidence interval, 1.07-1.79; P = .01). CONCLUSIONS Significant discrepancy exists between self-reported preferences and actual polypectomy practices. CBF is still preferentially used over CSP for the removal of polyps sized 4-9 mm; further strategies are needed to monitor and implement adequate polypectomy techniques.
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- Nikhil Kadle
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Choi HH, Kim JS. Response. Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 91:203-204. [PMID: 31865990 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Hyun Ho Choi
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Keswani RN. Cold Snare Polypectomy: Techniques and Applications. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:42-44. [PMID: 31782991 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.05.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Rajesh N Keswani
- Division of Gastroenterology, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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Rao SC, Chandra S. Biopsy forceps for diminutive colon polyp resection should not be used routinely. Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 91:203. [PMID: 31865989 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Sirish C Rao
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Lee Krinsky M. The art of diminutive polypectomy and the tools we use: Is there a best practice? Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 90:112-115. [PMID: 31228974 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mary Lee Krinsky
- Section of Gastroenterology, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA
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Desai S, Gupta S, Copur-Dahi N, Krinsky ML. A prospective randomized study comparing jumbo biopsy forceps to cold snare for the resection of diminutive colorectal polyps. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:1206-1213. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06874-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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