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Zarandi-Nowroozi M, Djinbachian R, von Renteln D. Polypectomy for Diminutive and Small Colorectal Polyps. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2022; 32:241-257. [PMID: 35361334 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2021.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diminutive and small colorectal polyps are common findings during colonoscopies, and rarely contain dysplastic elements and progress to colorectal cancer. With improving technology and the advent of artificial intelligence, detection rates of small or diminutive polyps and adenomas are rising, resulting in increasing costs associated with colonoscopy. Incomplete resection rates are an outcome of interest because it correlates with interval colorectal cancer. More effort is warranted to standardize training programs and sensitize endoscopists to the importance of personal performance as a quality metric of colonoscopy. This article reviews indications, methods, and recent developments in polypectomy for small and diminutive polyps.
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Affiliation(s)
- Melissa Zarandi-Nowroozi
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital (CHUM) and Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), 900 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital (CHUM) and Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), 900 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital (CHUM) and Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), 900 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada.
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Panteris V, Karantanos P, Vasilakis N, Vgenopoulou S, Lymperopoulou G, Feretzakis G, Dalainas I, Kouroumalis E. New considerations for colorectal cancer screening based on the demographic profile of colorectal cancer in a Greek population. Mol Clin Oncol 2022; 16:57. [PMID: 35111323 PMCID: PMC8771310 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2022.2490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Vasileios Panteris
- Gastroenterology Department, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Histopathology Department, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Quality Control, Research and Continuing Education, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- General Manager, Sismanogleio‑Amalia Fleming General Hospital, 15126 Athens, Greece
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- Vasileios Panteris
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sismanogleio General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Polyps in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract can be premalignant or malignant lesions that can be treated endoscopically in early stages to prevent morbidity and more invasive procedures. This article critically reviews the techniques available and provides recommendations for endoscopic polypectomy.
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- Kelly T Wagner
- Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, 100 High Street D350, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, 462 Grider Street, DK Miller Building, 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
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Willems P, Orkut S, Ditisheim S, Pohl H, Barkun A, Djinbachian R, Bouin M, von Renteln D. An international polypectomy practice survey. Scand J Gastroenterol 2020; 55:497-502. [PMID: 32267187 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1749297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background and study aims: In recent years, cold snare polypectomy (CSP) has been recommended as the preferred approach for removal of small and diminutive colorectal polyps. We conducted an international survey among endoscopists to understand the uptake of CSP and changes in polypectomy practice during recent years.Patients and methods: Endoscopists were invited through gastroenterology, colorectal surgery and endoscopy societies to participate in an online survey. The primary outcome was to identify the predominant polypectomy approach used to remove 4‒10 mm colorectal polyps. Secondary outcomes included the uptake of CSP in the past 5 years, current polypectomy practice patterns for 1‒20 mm polyps, practice changes in recent years, and perceived benefits/concerns related to different polypectomy techniques.Results: The survey was distributed internationally by nine societies and completed by 808 endoscopists (response rate 3.7%). CSP was the predominant polypectomy technique for 4‒5 mm polyps (67.0%, 95% CI, 63.7-70.2%) and 6‒10 mm polyps (55.2%, 95% CI, 51.8-58.6%). For 1‒3 mm polyps, cold forceps remained the predominant technique (78.4%, 95% CI, 75.6-81.3%), whereas hot snare polypectomy (HSP) remained the predominant technique for 10‒20 mm polyps (92.5%, 95% CI, 90.7-94.3%). 87.5% (95% CI, 85.2-89.8%) of endoscopists reported an increase in CSP use during the past 5 years.Conclusions: This survey found a substantial increase in CSP use during recent years. CSP has become the predominant polypectomy approach for 4‒10 mm colorectal polyps, while HSP remained the predominant approach for larger (10‒20 mm) polyps. Clinical practice patterns are well aligned with recently issued guideline recommendations.
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- Philippe Willems
- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada.,Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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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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- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Hartford, VT, USA.,Dartmouth, Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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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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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada.,Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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