Polypectomy

Model representation of a colonoscopy

Polypectomy refers to the removal of growths on the wall of the colon , the so-called intestinal polyps . The endoscopic procedure is carried out as part of colon cancer prevention using a colonoscopy .

The stalk of the intestinal polyp is cut with a loop. Complications of polypectomy are bleeding from the intestinal wall.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Colorectal adenoma , description on the website of the University of Heidelberg , accessed on February 12, 2019.
2. ↑ Colonoscopy: Pictures from the intestine , information from the Cancer Information Service , accessed on February 12, 2019.

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