Background: Endoscopic polypectomy is an accepted procedure for prevention of colorectal cancer. Yet, large and difficult polyps present a technical and medical challenge to correct treatment. Objective: The aim of this study was to report and analyze the experience in the treatment of large colon polyps. Material and methods: We analyzed the endoscopic resection of large colon polyps performed between January 2006 and March 2018. Results: Of 3397 lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, 22 patients underwent resection of 25 large polyps (0.64%). There were no complications or deaths in the series. Conclusions: Endoscopic resection of large colon polyps is feasible and safe in lesions > 20 mm in diameter. The procedure serves both as biopsy or definite treatment and is an additional tool for the surgeon who has the capability of dealing with the complications or completing with surgery.
Cutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition but represents the most common extrapelvic location. Primary cutaneous endometriosis may develop in the umbilicus, perianal region or inguinal region. We report the case of a female patient with a diagnosis of Villar’s nodule that was successfully treated with surgery. The pathophysiology of this entity is not well defined yet. The clinical suspicion is fundamental for the diagnosis. Complementary imaging test are used to rule out the differential diagnoses. Surgery is indicated in all the cases. The prognosis is favorable in most cases, with low rate of recurrence.
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