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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2026; 18(3): 115257
Published online Mar 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v18.i3.115257
Table 2 Reported cases of intramural hematoma following gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Ref.
Complication
Year
Age (years)
Sex
Anticoagulant therapy
Lesion size (mm)
Device
Time to hematoma onset
Treatment
Outcome
[2]Hematoma202382MaleYes25ESDPostoperative day 4Conservative treatmentsDied on postoperative day 25
[6]Hematoma202250FemaleNoNo availableColonoscopyThree hoursSurgeryDischarged
[7]Hematoma202381FemaleYes7Cold snare polypectomyFollowing dayConservative treatmentsDischarged 20 days after admission
[9]Hematoma202261FemaleNo8Cold snare polypectomyFollowing dayEndoscopic interventionHematoma absorption 3 days after intervention
[10]Hematoma + perforation202543FemaleNo3Cold snare polypectomyTwo hoursSurgeryDischarged on postoperative day 14


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