Biopsy

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Tissue Is Often Retained in the Cap or Channel After EGD and Colonoscopy With Biopsy

Tissue Is Often Retained in the Cap or Channel After EGD and Colonoscopy With Biopsy

This study looked at retained tissue in the endoscope after EGD and colonoscopy in which only cold forceps biopsies were performed. The study cases were

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Should a Biopsy of Normal-Appearing EMR Scars Be Performed at Follow-up?

Should a Biopsy of Normal-Appearing EMR Scars Be Performed at Follow-up?

Traditionally, even if careful inspection of an EMR scar at follow-up shows no residual polyp, a biopsy should still be performed to rule out histologic

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Endoscopic Biopsy in Patients Exposed to Direct Oral Anticoagulants Is Claimed To Be Safe

Endoscopic Biopsy in Patients Exposed to Direct Oral Anticoagulants Is Claimed To Be Safe

Patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are often considered to be at increased risk for bleeding after therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as polypectomy and sphincterotomy. 

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Deciding on Surgery After Endoscopic Resection of T1-CRC? Repeat Colonoscopy and Biopsy Do Not Help

Deciding on Surgery After Endoscopic Resection of T1-CRC? Repeat Colonoscopy and Biopsy Do Not Help

Douglas K. Rex, MD, FASGE, reviewing Gijsbers KM, et al. Gastrointest Endosc 2020 Feb 24. In general, when a flat or sessile T1 colorectal cancer