title: Minimizing endoscopic complications: colonoscopic polypectomy.
abstract: Current polypectomy tools and techniques are inadequate to prevent all postpolypectomy bleeding, perforation, and postpolypectomy syndrome; however, adherence to certain principles can substantially reduce the risk of these complications. This review does not focus on technical aspects of colonoscopy that are directed toward preventing complications of failed eradication. Rather, the authors focus on the classic complications of bleeding, perforation, and their prevention. New technologies that could further reduce or eliminate perforation and bleeding after polypectomy are sorely needed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 N University Boulevard, UH 4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: Hala
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fatima
authors.forename: Douglas K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Rex
mesh_terms: D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011379:Prognosis