Colonic polypectomy is the procedure performed to excise the polyps from the colon to prevent the onset of colorectal cancer. Polyps can be removed surgically if they are too large to be removed by endoscopy. The discussion to manage the bleeding during and after the polypectomy is presented here. Colonic polypectomy is the procedure of excision of the polyps from the colon. The removal of such polyps is required, as these polyps present a risk of development into colorectal cancer.
The removal of colonic polyps can be done endoscopically or with the open surgery. Open surgery by snare polypectomy method is generally performed only when the polyps are too large to be removed endoscopically. Post-polypectomy bleeding is the most common complication regarding colonic polypectomy. Bleeding can begin immediately after polypectomy. It is found that bleeding can begin up to a month post…
