Synchronous polypectomy during endoscopic diagnosis of colorectal cancer – is the risk of tumour implantation at the polypectomy site significant?

Synchronous polypectomy during endoscopic diagnosis of colorectal cancer – is the risk of tumour implantation at the polypectomy site significant?

Abstract Background Synchronous polypectomy in colonic malignancies is contentious due to the perceived risks of tumour implantation at polypectomy sites (PS). We assess the risks of tumour implantation after synchronous polypectomy. Methods An analysis of all endoscopies for cancer that were accomp...

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Main Authors: W. J. Tan, N. ZP. Ng, Y. D. Chen, Y. H. M. Chee, F. J. Foo, C. L. Tang, M. H. Chew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Synchronous polypectomy
Tumour seeding
Local recurrence
Metachronous tumour
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0861-4

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