The Histological Quality and Adequacy of Diminutive Colorectal Polyps Resected Using Jumbo Versus Hot Biopsy Forceps

Yasar B., KAYADİBİ H., Abut E., Benek D., Kochan K., GÖNEN C.

DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, vol.60, no.1, pp.217-225, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10620-014-3320-2
  • Journal Name: DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-225
  • Keywords: Cold forceps polypectomy, Diminutive colorectal polyp, Hot biopsy forceps electrocauterization, Jumbo forceps, CONTROLLED-TRIAL, COLONIC POLYPS, LARGE-CAPACITY, POLYPECTOMY, COMPLICATIONS, PREVENTION, STANDARD, SESSILE, CANCER, BOWEL
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background Polypectomy with jumbo forceps (JF) and polypectomy with hot biopsy forceps (HBF) are still widely used techniques for removal of diminutive colorectal polyps (DCPs). JF may be more effective for the removal of DCPs because of their larger size.