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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E745-E752 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Endoscopy International Open |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 06 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |