title: Gastro-intestinal fibre-endoscopic polypectomy.
abstract: Gastroscopic and colonoscopic polypectomy by means of a diathermy snare has been carried out on 23 patients, without any significant morbidity. The techniques and potential complications are discussed, and it is concluded that endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and rapid procedure in experienced hands, if close attention is given to detail and if the necessary precautions are taken.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011127:Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*