Endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps using a clipping method.
OBJECTIVE
In conventional endoscopic snare polypectomy, bleeding and perforation are the principal concerns. To prevent these complications, we employ an endoscopic clipping technique using the HX-3L clipping apparatus.


METHODS
With this method, clips are used to clamp the base of a polyp. A snare is hung peripheral to the clips. The polyp is then resected by coagulating and cutting with an electric current.


RESULTS
Neither bleeding nor perforation during or after polypectomy has occurred, nor have complications related to the use of clips developed. Gigantic polyps were not resected piecemeal, but rather were resected en bloc facilitating a clear determination of cancer on the surface of the resected site. Endoscopic clipping permitted site marking for colonoscopic surveillance.


CONCLUSIONS
We conclude that the clipping method has many advantages and is a useful technique in colonoscopic polypectomy.
Iida
Y
Y
Department of Surgery, Fukui Ken Saiseikai Hospital, Fukui, Japan.
Miura
S
S
Munemoto
Y
Y
Kasahara
Y
Y
Asada
Y
Y
Toya
D
D
Fujisawa
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged