Cold snare polypectomy of colorectal polyps

Shara Ket, David G. Hewett, Ammar O. Kheir, Andrew J. Metz, Alan Moss, Ravinder Ogra, Douglas Tjandra, William Tam, Spiro Raftopoulos, John Reynolds, Robyn Secomb, Lauren Cavalieri, Paul Urquhart, Peter R. Gibson, Gregor Brown

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Abstract

Background and study aims Optimal peri-colonoscopic management of clopidogrel remains unclear. Cold snare polypectomy is safe and effective for removing polyps

Patients and methods Between August 2016 and August 2019, consenting participants at 12 centers were randomized to continuation of clopidogrel as a single or dual antiplatelet agent, or to temporarily take aspirin alone from 7 days prior to 2 days after routine colonoscopy. Endoscopists were blinded to group allocation. Cold snare polypectomy was used to remove polyps 2 minutes. Follow- up was performed on Day 30. The trial was stopped early due to delayed patient enrollment.

Results Two hundred seventy-six consecutive polyps

Conclusions Continuation of clopidogrel in patients undergoing cold snare polypectomy for colorectal polyps

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E745-E752
Number of pages8
JournalEndoscopy International Open
Volume10
Issue number06
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2022
Externally publishedYes

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