Colonoscopic polypectomies.
One hundred ninety-three consecutive colonoscopic procedures were carried out over a recent 1-year period. An overall success rate of 92.7% was achieved for 178 attempted polypectomies. Bleeding was a complication in two patients. No colonic perforations resulted from the procedures. The results represent experience gained with 1,450 colonoscopic polypectomies.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged