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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Feb 15, 2022; 14(2): 543-546
Published online Feb 15, 2022. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i2.543
Prevention of late complications of endoscopic resection of colorectal lesions with a coverage agent: Current status of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Yan-Dong Miao, Xiao-Long Tang, Jiang-Tao Wang, Deng-Hai Mi
Yan-Dong Miao, Xiao-Long Tang, Jiang-Tao Wang, Deng-Hai Mi, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Deng-Hai Mi, Dean's office, Gansu Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Author contributions: Mi DH and Miao YD designed the research; Miao YD wrote this comment; Tang XL and Wang JT made academic advice; Mi DH reviewed this manuscript; and all authors approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest associated with any of the senior authors or other coauthors contributed their efforts in this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Deng-Hai Mi, MD, Chief Doctor, Dean, The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. mi.dh@outlook.com
Received: June 23, 2021
Peer-review started: June 23, 2021
First decision: July 29, 2021
Revised: July 31, 2021
Accepted: January 25, 2022
Article in press: January 25, 2022
Published online: February 15, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The conventional application of prophylactic clipping has not diminished overall risk of postprocedural delayed adverse events, and additional efficacy and cost-effectiveness studies are needed in patients with large (20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal lesions, in whom prophylactic clipping may be useful. The preventive process significantly decreases the risk of delayed adverse events (delayed bleeding and delayed perforation) by more than 80%.