Cold snare polypectomy associated with fewer complications than hot snare polypectomy
1. In this randomized controlled trial, cold snare polypectomy (CSP) reduced the risk of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding compared to hot ...
Tag: colonoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy is safe and effective in the initial evaluation of acute gastrointestinal bleeding during the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Use of video capsule endoscopy was associated with increased detection of bleeding and reduced use of personal protective equipment ...
#VisualAbstract: High-Intensity Versus Low-Intensity Surveillance for Patients With Colorectal Adenomas
1. In this microsimulation model of U.S. patients aged 50-79, high-intensity surveillance following colorectal adenoma provided clinically significant benefits over ...
Benefits of high-intensity surveillance following colorectal adenoma removal likely outweigh costs
1. In this microsimulation model of U.S. patients aged 50-79, high-intensity surveillance following colorectal adenoma provided clinically significant benefits over ...
Quick Take: Diagnostic Yield of One-Time Colonoscopy vs One-Time Flexible Sigmoidoscopy vs Multiple Rounds of Mailed Fecal Immunohistochemical Tests in Colorectal Cancer Screening
The most common colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods are colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS), and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). The diagnostic ...
#VisualAbstract: Continuous Anticoagulation and Cold Snare Polypectomy Versus Heparin Bridging and Hot Snare Polypectomy in Patients on Anticoagulants With Subcentimeter Polyps
1. In this randomized controlled trial, cold snare polypectomy with continuous anticoagulation does not increase bleeding risk when compared to ...
2 Minute Medicine Rewind August 19, 2019
Pregnancy duration and endometrial cancer risk: nationwide cohort study Full-term pregnancies are strongly associated with a reduced risk of endometrial ...
Cold snare polypectomy with continuous anticoagulant use does not increase bleeding risk
1. In this randomized controlled trial, cold snare polypectomy with continuous anticoagulation does not increase bleeding risk when compared to ...
Patients with advanced adenomas are at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer
1. Patients with advanced adenomas identified on flex sigmoidoscopy had a significantly increased risk of death from colorectal cancer (CRC) ...
Sigmoidoscopy reduces colon cancer risk for men, but not women
1. Sigmoidoscopy was associated with a reduction in the prevalence of colon cancer mortality in men. 2. Sigmoidoscopy did not ...
