title: [Colonoscopy and polypectomy].
abstract: A review of colonoscopy and polypectomy is done, since its origins. A brief description of techniques and medication is presented, as well as indications, limitations and contraindications.
authors.affiliation: Hospital de Oncología, CMM IMSS, México, D.F.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barrientos Castro
mesh_terms: D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Colonoscopia y polipectomía.