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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2024; 16(8): 445-450
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i8.445
Cold snare polypectomy: A closer look at the efficacy and limitations for polyps 10-20 mm in size
Louis A Chaptini, Sarah Jalloul, Karam Karam
Louis A Chaptini, Department of Medicine, Digestive Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
Louis A Chaptini, Sarah Jalloul, Karam Karam, Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology, University of Balamand, Balamand 100, Lebanon
Author contributions: Chaptini LA conceived the original idea, designed the editorial framework, reviewed the literature, and wrote the final version; Jalloul S and Karam K gathered data and reviewed literature used in the editorial.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Louis A Chaptini, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Digestive Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, United States. louis.chaptini@yale.edu
Received: May 26, 2024
Revised: June 29, 2024
Accepted: July 29, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Guidelines recommend using cold snare polypectomy for polyps under 10 mm, while endoscopic mucosal resection is still favored for larger ones. Concerns about cold snare technique for bigger polyps include difficulties in complete resection and higher recurrence rates. However, it offers shorter procedure times, less bleeding risk, and lower costs. Ongoing studies aim to clarify its effectiveness for larger polyps, with updated guidelines expected in the future.