Gastric Polyposis - Endoscopy (8 of 11)

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Case description

Endoscopic excision of gastric polyps provides a minimally invasive approach to diagnosis and treatment. Polyps smaller than 2 cm are easily snared. Larger polyps or sessile polyps are best removed operatively to obtain a clear margin and complete removal. Occasionally, staged piecemeal endoscopic removal can be performed in patients with severe comorbidities. Wide, local, or segmental resection of the stomach may be performed for multiple polyps, depending on their histology and location. Gastrectomy is justified in patients with diffuse involvement of the stomach by polyps, which can make detection of a synchronous focus of cancer difficult.

tags: polyposis stomach endoscopy gastroscopy polypectomy

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