title: Colonoscopic polypectomy: a critical review of recent literature.
abstract: Colonoscopic polypectomy continues to be a major activity of gastrointestinal endoscopists, based upon the belief that ridding the colon of polyps prevents colon cancer. We review recent literature bearing on this assumption, emphasizing the benefits and limitations of colonoscopy for screening and surveillance of polyps. CT colonography has developed as an alternative or adjunct to colonoscopy but has not surpassed it in accuracy or therapeutic potential. Other recent technologic developments, such as magnification and chromoendoscopy, are reviewed, and an attempt is made to put them in perspective.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Medical Center, 650 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Peter H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: Jerome D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Waye
mesh_terms: D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D023881:Colonography, Computed Tomographic; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods; D004396:Coloring Agents; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007203:Indigo Carmine; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D007203:Indigo Carmine