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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2018; 10(12): 465-475
Published online Dec 15, 2018. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v10.i12.465
Published online Dec 15, 2018. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v10.i12.465
Current strategies for malignant pedunculated colorectal polyps
Adriana Ciocalteu, Dan Ionut Gheonea, Adrian Saftoiu, Department of Gastroenterology, Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania
Liliana Streba, Department of Oncology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania
Nicoleta Alice Dragoescu, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania
Tiberiu Stefanita Tenea-Cojan, Department of General Surgery, C.F. Clinical Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania
Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to this paper with conception and design of the study, literature review, drafting and critical revision and editing, and final approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No potential conflicts of interest. No financial support.
Corresponding author to: Adriana Ciocalteu, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Craiova, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2, Craiova 200349, Romania. adriana_ciocalteu@yahoo.com
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Received: September 27, 2018
Peer-review started: September 27, 2018
First decision: October 16, 2018
Revised: November 12, 2018
Accepted: November 15, 2018
Article in press: November 16, 2018
Published online: December 15, 2018
Processing time: 78 Days and 20.7 Hours
Peer-review started: September 27, 2018
First decision: October 16, 2018
Revised: November 12, 2018
Accepted: November 15, 2018
Article in press: November 16, 2018
Published online: December 15, 2018
Processing time: 78 Days and 20.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Colorectal cancer has the highest chance of curability as long as it is detected at an early stage, before lymph node metastasis, or as a premalignant lesion. However, few relevant studies address pedunculated polyps separately from nonpolypoid type lesions, often resulting in a source of bias. The objective of this paper is to offer an up-to-date overview, particularly on the management of malignant pedunculated polyps.