[Endoscopic ligation in the prevention of hemorrhage after polypectomy: our experience].
The Authors report their experience with the use of the Olympus Endoloop HX-20L for the prevention of haemorrhages after endoscopic polypectomy. They emphasize the utility of this therapeutic device that will find its right application only in a well selected group of patients.
Pietropaolo
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Istituto di III Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
Bogliolo
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Lande
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A
Gerardi
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A
Ierfone
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N
Giannacco
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A
Colona
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R
Pontone
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P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*