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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2014; 20(36): 13027-13034
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13027
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13027
Table 1 Optimal polypectomy techniques for nonpedunculated polyps
| Size of nonpedunculated polyp (mm) | Optimal polypectomy technique |
| 1–3 | Cold forceps polypectomy |
| 4–10 | Cold snare polypectomy |
| 7–14 | Conventional polypectomy (hot snare polypectomy) |
| 15–20 | Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)1 |
| ≥ 21 | Piecemeal EMR or endoscopic submucosal dissection |
- Citation: Horiuchi A, Tanaka N. Improving quality measures in colonoscopy and its therapeutic intervention. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(36): 13027-13034
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i36/13027.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13027
