Colonoscopic Polypectomy Preferences of Asian Endoscopists: Results of a Survey-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

The clinical practice pattern of polypectomy is not well-investigated in Asian countries. We aimed to survey Asian endoscopists about their preferred polypectomy techniques for given conditions and images of polyps.

Methods

A survey was performed using questionnaires composed of two parts: a scenario-based questionnaire using scenarios of polyps, which were adopted from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines, and an image-based questionnaire using provided endoscopic images of polyps.

Results

A total of 154 endoscopists participated in this survey. The most preferred resection techniques for diminutive (≤5 mm), small (6-9 mm), and benign-looking intermediate (10-19 mm) nonpedunculated polyps were cold forceps polypectomy, hot sna

SUBMITTER: Yang DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129667 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature