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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 2000; 6(Suppl3): 71-71
Published online Sep 15, 2000. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v6.iSuppl3.71
Evaluation of metal clips combining with microwave therapy in treating large, pedicellated gastrointestinal polyps
Kang-Nian Zhou, Qiu-Ju Feng
Kang-Nian Zhou, Department of Internal Medicine, Baoshan Central Hospital, Shanghai 201900, China
Qiu-Ju Feng, Department of Endoscopy, Baoshan Central Hospital, Shanghai 201900, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Kang-Nian Zhou, Department of Internal Medici ne, Baoshan Central Hospital, Shanghai 201900, China. Amenda_zh @ sohu.com
Telephone: 21-56601100-253
Received: June 5, 1999
Revised: January 20, 2000
Accepted: May 10, 2000
Published online: September 15, 2000
Abstract

AIM: To evluate the curative effect of metal clips combining with microwave in treating large, pedicellated gastrointestinal polyps by endoscopy.

METHODS: Ten patients with pedicellated gastrointestinal polyps were treated with metal clips (Olympus MD-850) combining with microwave by endoscopy. Among them, gastric polyps were found in 6 cases (6 polyps), colonic polyps in 4 cases (4 polyps), 9 polyps were 1.5-2 cm in size, the other one was more than 2 cm, the diameter of pedicel was 1 cm to 1.5 cm. All patients were repeatedly examined with endoscopy to observe the curative effect at 5 to 10 d and one mo after treatment.

RESULTS: All the 10 polyps were eradicated, 2-4 metal clips were placed in one polyp, the succeeding curative rate was 100%. No hemorrhage, perforation and other complications occurred.

CONCLUSION: The curative effect of metal clips combining with microwave in treating large, pedicellated gastrointestinal polyps by endoscopy is reliable and safe.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal system, Polyps/therapy, Microwaves, endoscopy, digestive system, Metal clips