The effect of prophylactic hemoclip placement and risk factors of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding in polyps sized 6 to 20 millimeters: a propensity score matching analysis

The effect of prophylactic hemoclip placement and risk factors of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding in polyps sized 6 to 20 millimeters: a propensity score matching analysis

Abstract Background Delayed post-polypectomy bleeding (PPB) is a major complication of polypectomy. The effect of prophylactic hemoclipping on delayed PPB is uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic hemoclipping and identify the risk factors of delayed PPB....

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Main Authors: Chun-Wei Chen, Chia-Jung Kuo, Cheng-Tang Chiu, Ming-Yao Su, Chun-Jung Lin, Puo-Hsien Le, Siew-Na Lim, Chau-Ting Yeh, Malcolm R. Alison, Wey-Ran Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Polypectomy
Delayed post-polypectomy bleeding
Hemoclip
Colon polyp
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01454-1

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