Brief Reports
Copyright ©The Author(s) 1997.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 1997; 3(3): 200-200
Published online Sep 15, 1997. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v3.i3.200
Figure 1
Figure 1 The principle of clip ligation for pedunculated polyps prior to polypectomy to stop bleeding or as a prophylactic measure to prevent bleeding. A: When the stalk of the polyp is thin (with a diameter > 0.4 cm), one clip is sufficient for complete ligation of the stalk. B: When the diameter of the stalk is > 0.4 cm, two clips are needed for complete ligation of the stalk.