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Background/Aim: Colonoscopic polypectomy is a very important intervention for the prevention of colorectal cancer progression. Whereas various techniques are used for the removal of polyps, hot polypectomy with electrocautery is still a standard technique. However, this technique has been associated with an increased risk of electrocautery-related complications, including bleeding or perforation. To reduce these complications, recent studies have found a polypectomy technique without electrocautery, so-called cold polypectomy. This new technique shows more efficacious in diminutive/small polyps. This study aims to evaluate the complete retrieval rate and the complications of cold polypectomy technique. Patients/Methods: Prospectively study, 103 diminutive/small (< 1cm) polyps (53 patients) were removed by cold polypectomy technique from 11/2016 to 11/2017. Results: the complete retrieval rate was 97.1%. The immediate bleeding rate was 1.9%. No delayed bleeding and perforation occurred in any 103 polyps. Conclusion: Cold polypectomy is a safe and effective technique for diminutive/small polyps. Key words: cold polypectomy, hot polypectomy, colonoscopy, small polyp, diminutive polyp |
