title: Management of polypectomy complications.
abstract: The 2 most significant complications of colonoscopy with polypectomy are bleeding and perforation. Incidence rates for bleeding (0.1%-0.6%) and perforation (0.7%-0.9%) are generally low. Recognition of pertinent risk factors helps to prevent these complications, which can be grouped into patient-related, polyp-related, and technique/device-related factors. Endoscopists should be equipped to manage bleeding and perforation. Currently available devices and techniques are reviewed to achieve hemostasis and close colon perforations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1466, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Selvi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thirumurthi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1466, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: gsraju@mdanderson.org.
authors.forename: Gottumukkala S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Raju
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D016558:Hemostasis, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Colonoscopy; Complications; Management; Perforation; Polypectomy; Postpolypectomy bleeding; Prevention