A novel polypectomy technique: the “ropeway method” for resection of large pedunculated polyps

Endoscopy 2022; 54(09): E534-E535
DOI: 10.1055/a-1669-8307

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¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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Yuki Nakajima

¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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Yosuke Takahata

¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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Kohei Suzuki

¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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Masato Aizawa

¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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²Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan

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Kazutomo Togashi

¹Division of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Aizu Medical Center, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

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