Complete closure utilizing titanium clips minimizes delayed postpolypectomy bleeding after colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection: a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed postpolypectomy bleeding (DPPB) constitutes one of the most prevalent complications following endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for colonic polyps and can be life-threatening. It has been affirmed that prophylactic clip closure can effectively diminish the risk of DPPB for colonic polyps exceeding 20 mm in the right half of the colon after EMR. Nevertheless, there remains controversy regarding whether prophylactic clip closure can prevent postoperative bleeding for polyps measuring less than 20 mm. To date, no literature has reported whether the complete closure of titanium clips following EMR for colorectal polyps ⩽20 mm can effectively prevent delayed bleeding.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to determine whether complete closure can prevent delayed

SUBMITTER: Li WF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035302 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature