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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2017; 23(32): 6007-6008
Published online Aug 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i32.6007
Comment on "Efficacy and adverse events of cold vs hot polypectomy: A meta-analysis"
Huan-Huan Sun, Si-Lin Huang, Yang Bai
Huan-Huan Sun, Si-Lin Huang, Yang Bai, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Sun HH conceived and wrote the manuscript; Huang SL and Bai Y provided overall directions and contributed to revising the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Yang Bai, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China. 13925001665@163.com
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Received: April 19, 2017
Peer-review started: April 20, 2017
First decision: May 12, 2017
Revised: May 28, 2017
Accepted: July 22, 2017
Article in press: July 24, 2017
Published online: August 28, 2017
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Abstract

This is a comment on a meta-analysis of published studies comparing cold vs hot polypectomy. We believe that the conclusion of this meta-analysis that “cold polypectomy is a time-saving procedure for removing small polyps with markedly similar curability and safety to hot polypectomy” needs more rigorous evidence.

Keywords: Cold polypectomy; Hot polypectomy; Colon adenoma; Meta-analysis

Core tip: This is a comment on a meta-analysis of published studies comparing cold vs hot polypectomy. We believe that the conclusion of this meta-analysis needs more rigorous evidence.