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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2023; 29(17): 2600-2615
Published online May 7, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i17.2600
Published online May 7, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i17.2600
Table 2 Characteristics of the difficult colorectal polyps
| Size | > 20 mm |
| Location | Near or involving the appendiceal orifice |
| Ileocecal valve | |
| Anorectal junction | |
| Behind the fold | |
| Angulated segment | |
| Morphology | Pedunculated polyp with thick stalk and large head |
| Laterally spreading tumor | |
| Submucosal fibrosis or positive non-lifting sign | |
| Special situation | Recurrent lesion |
| Strong colonic peristalsis |
- Citation: Pattarajierapan S, Takamaru H, Khomvilai S. Difficult colorectal polypectomy: Technical tips and recent advances. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(17): 2600-2615
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v29/i17/2600.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i17.2600