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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2018; 10(12): 378-382
Published online Dec 16, 2018. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v10.i12.378
Management of local recurrence after endoscopic resection of neoplastic colonic polyps
Satoki Shichijo, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara
Satoki Shichijo, Yoji Takeuchi, Noriya Uedo, Ryu Ishihara, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka 541-8567, Chuo-ku, Japan
Author contributions: Shichijo S drafted the article; Takeuchi Y, Uedo N and Ishihara R made critical revision and final approval of the article.
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Corresponding author to: Satoki Shichijo, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Osaka 541-8567, Chuo-ku, Japan. shichijiyou-tky@umin.ac.jp
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Received: August 20, 2018
Peer-review started: August 20, 2018
First decision: October 5, 2018
Revised: October 17, 2018
Accepted: November 7, 2018
Article in press: November 8, 2018
Published online: December 16, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: Local recurrences of neoplastic colonic polyps can occur, especially after resection of large polyps or piecemeal resection. Local recurrences that develop after endoscopic resection of intramucosal neoplasms that lacked risk factors for lymph node metastasis or positive vertical margins are usually treated endoscopically. We perform underwater endoscopic mucosal resection for relatively small (≤ 10-15 mm) recurrent lesions and endoscopic submucosal dissection for larger lesions.