Ischemic Polypectomy Through Detachable Snare and Rubber Band Ligation in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

ACG Case Rep J. 2024 Feb 2;11(2):e01272. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001272. eCollection 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Endoscopic polypectomy is essential for the prevention of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome-associated complications, including intussusception, intestinal obstruction, and malignant transformation. Conventional polypectomy is the preferred approach, but it can be challenging to achieve in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome because of the high polyp burden and polyps located in areas with difficult endoscopic access. This case report highlights 2 different techniques of ischemic polypectomy and its advantage compared with conventional polypectomy in this subset of patients.

Keywords: Peutz–Jeghers syndrome; detachable snare; ischemic polypectomy; rubber band ligation.

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