Difference between revisions of "Polypectomy"
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[[Image:Polyp-2.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|Endoscopic image of a colonic polyp. (WC/Holland)]] | |||
'''Polypectomy''' is the removal of a ''polyp''. | '''Polypectomy''' is the removal of a ''polyp''. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Gastrointestinal polyps]]. | *[[Gastrointestinal polyps]]. | ||
*[[Polyps]]. | |||
*[[Polypectomy scar]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:56, 28 May 2020
Polypectomy is the removal of a polyp.
In the context of gastroenterology:[1]
| Preferred technique | Polyp size |
|---|---|
| Cold forceps or cold snare | small |
| Hot snare | large (>= 1 cm) |