Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, and the Risk of Bleeding

Linda A Feagins

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.08.003

Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, and the Risk of Bleeding

Linda A Feagins

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Abstract

Colonoscopy with polypectomy is the means by which the incidence of colon cancer may be reduced; however, polypectomy is not without risk. Physicians must carefully weigh the risks and benefits of colonoscopy, particularly when patients are given prescriptions for antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants. This article discusses the risks of colonoscopy and polypectomy and reviews the most recent data for managing antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in the periendoscopic period.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	125-135
Number of pages	11
Journal	Medical Clinics of North America
Volume	103
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2018.08.003
State	Published - Jan 2019

Keywords

Anticoagulants
Antiplatelet agents
Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Polypectomy
Risks

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General Medicine

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Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, and the Risk of Bleeding

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