Author commentary on Daniel von Renteln et al.

Daniel von Renteln et al. Incomplete resection of colorectal polyps of 4–20 mm in size when using a cold snare, and its associated factors

Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is safe and effective, but data on incomplete resection rates (IRRs) are variable. This prospective single-center study employed CSP for all polyps encountered that were between 4 and 20 mm in size and examined the IRR. CSP was highly effective for lesions ≤ 10 mm; however, the IRR was 18 %. CSP had a high failure rate for lesions of 10–20 mm (44 %) and, even when successful, the IRR was 21 %.

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Article published online:
27 September 2023