Abstract:Background
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) allows for safe and effective removal of large non-pedunculated colon polyps. However, prior studies have shown significant recurrence rates between 10–30% after EMR, which have led to recommendations for close endoscopic follow-up and the use of techniques such as snare tip soft coagulation (STSC) to EMR margins to prevent recurrence. Models such as the Size/Morphology/Site/Access score (SMSA) have been developed to aid in identifying polyp compl… Show more
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