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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jul 16, 2012; 4(7): 269-280
Published online Jul 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i7.269

Table 1 Defintion of difficult colon polyp

Shape (morphology)	Flat or hard to see
	Sessile > 15 mm
	Carpet shaped (laterally spreading tumor)
	Villous or granular
	Irregular surface, irregular pit pattern, villous or granular
	If pedunculated, thick or short pedicle
Size	< 1.5 cm
	Large > 3 cm
	Big head
Number	Multiple (> 3)
Location	Right colon and cecum
	Ileoceccal valve
	Appendix orifice
	On top or behind of folds
	Difficult endoscopic position

Citation: Vormbrock K, Mönkemüller K. Difficult colon polypectomy. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 4(7): 269-280
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v4/i7/269.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v4.i7.269