Risk Factors for Incomplete Polyp Resection during Colonoscopic Polypectomy
Gut and Liver
;
: 66-72, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-61573
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS:
Colonoscopic polypectomy is highly efficient in preventing colorectal cancer, but polyps may not always be completely removed. Improved knowledge of the risk factors for incomplete polyp resection after polypectomy may decrease the cancer risk and additional costs. The aim of this study was to investigate the conditions that can cause incomplete polyp resection (IPR) after colonoscopic polypectomy.METHODS:
A total of 12,970 polyps that were removed by colonoscopic polypectomy were investigated. Among them, we identified 228 cases with a positive resection margin and 228 controls with a clear resection margin that were matched for age, gender, and polyp size. We investigated the location, morphology, and histological type of the polyps and evaluated the skills of the endoscopist and assisting nurse.RESULTS:
Multivariate analysis revealed that the polyps, which were located in the proximal part of the colon and rectum, were at significant risk of IPR. Histologically, an advanced polyp and an inexperienced assistant were also independent risk factors for IPR.CONCLUSIONS:
Polypectomy should be performed more carefully for polyps suspected to be cancerous and polyps located in the proximal part of the colon or rectum. A systematic training program for inexperienced assistants may be needed to decrease the risk of IPR.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Case-Control Studies
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Colonic Polyps
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Colonoscopy
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Clinical Competence
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Treatment Failure
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Colon
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Gut and Liver
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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