Incomplete endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps: a prospective quality assurance study

Authors: Ina B. Pedersen, Michael Bretthauer, Mette Kalager, Magnus Løberg, Geir Hoff, Senaria Matapour, Silje Hugin, Svein O. Frigstad, Birgitte Seip, Britta A. Kleist, Leif Løvdal, Edoardo Botteri, Øyvind Holme

Published: 2020-09-22

DOI: 10.1055/a-1243-0379

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Abstract

Background Endoscopic screening with polypectomy has been shown to reduce colorectal cancer incidence in randomized trials. Incomplete polyp removal and subsequent development of post-colonoscopy cancers may attenuate the effect of screening. This study aimed to quantify the extent of incomplete polyp removal.