title: Complications of endoscopic polypectomy.
abstract: Colonoscopic polypectomy has revolutionized the treatment of benign colonic neoplasia. It is performed widely by gastroenterologists and surgeons and is a safe procedure. The two major complications of colonoscopic polypectomy include hemorrhage which has a reported incidence of 0.2% to 3% and perforation which has a reported incidence of 0.5% to 3%. Factors that increase the risk of these complications and management strategies are discussed in this review.
authors.affiliation: Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vernava
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Longo
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000601:surgery*