Improving quality measures in colonoscopy and its therapeutic intervention

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2014; 20(36): 13027-13034
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13027

Table 1 Optimal polypectomy techniques for nonpedunculated polyps

Size of nonpedunculated polyp (mm)	Optimal polypectomy technique
1–3	Cold forceps polypectomy
4–10	Cold snare polypectomy
7–14	Conventional polypectomy (hot snare polypectomy)
15–20	Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)¹
≥ 21	Piecemeal EMR or endoscopic submucosal dissection

¹Submucosal injection of saline creates a polypoid lesion.

Citation: Horiuchi A, Tanaka N. Improving quality measures in colonoscopy and its therapeutic intervention. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(36): 13027-13034
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i36/13027.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13027