Colon Polypectomy Current Techniques and Novel Perspectives
This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of current polypectomy techniques and describes new perspectives in the field. A wide variety of topics are covered, including classification of colon polyps, established polypectomy techniques an
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Colon Polypectomy
Antonio Facciorusso • Nicola Muscatiello Editors
Colon Polypectomy Current Techniques and Novel Perspectives
Editors Antonio Facciorusso Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences University of Foggia Foggia, Italy
Nicola Muscatiello Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences University of Foggia Foggia, Italy
ISBN 978-3-319-59456-9 ISBN 978-3-319-59457-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59457-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017960824 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To our Director-General Antonio Pedota and our Medical Director Laura Moffa for their continuous and enthusiastic support The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own. – Benjamin Disraeli
Preface
Since its introduction in clinical practice in the early 1970s, colon polypectomy has become a standard procedure for treating noninvasive mucosal adenomas and neoplasms, with the aim to interrupt the adenoma-carcinoma sequence leading to invasive cancer. However, despite proven effectiveness, polypectomy techniques are often heterogeneous and lack complete standardization, particularly in some aspects such as submucosal injection solutions or resection methods. Proper removal of polyp needs not only technical skill but also complete and updated knowledge of endoscopic equipment and awareness of potential complications according to morphology and size of the mucosal lesion. In the colorectal cancer screening era, detection and resection of all polypoid lesions are the main goals of quality colono
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