Polypectomy

Endoscopic image of a colonic polyp. (WC/Holland)

Polypectomy is the removal of a polyp.

In the context of gastroenterology:

Preferred technique	Polyp size
Cold forceps or cold snare	small
Hot snare	large (>= 1 cm)

Polypectomy scar

Features:

• Focal submucosal fibrosis.

Images

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  CPR - extremely low mag. (WC)
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  CPR - very low mag. (WC)
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  CPR - low mag. (WC)

See also

• Gastrointestinal polyps.
• Polyps.