Endoscopic mucosal resection in the treatment of 2609 cases with colorectal polyps
Deng, D-chang.; Fang, X-ming.; Ju, H-hong.; Shen, W-xiao.; Ye, H-fei.
Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 15(12): 1301-1303
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1671-0274 PMID: 23268282 Document Number: 660063
To explore the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in the treatment of colorectal polyps. EMR was applied in the treatment of colorectal polyps. A total of 3578 polyps in 2609 patients were all completely resected except 2 cases and the integrated rate of samples was 99.6%. Intra- and post-operation complications occurred in 22 cases(0.8%), including 7 intraoperative bleeding, 5 postoperative bleeding, and 10 thermal burn, which were cured by symptomatic treatment. A total of 1530 (58.6%) cases were followed-up with 3-12 months and no relapse was found in former place of excision. EMR can be applied in resection of colorectal polyps effectively and safely.