Is endoscopic mucosal ablation a valid option for treating colon polyps?

World J Gastroenterol. 2022 Aug 28;28(32):4741-4743. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i32.4741.

Abstract

The present letter to editor is related to endoscopic mucosal ablation (EMA). EMA is safe and effective in the treatment of colonic polyps when endoscopic resection is not possible or available, but the indication of EMA should be determined for a further large number of studies. EMA should be used with caution for larger lesions.

Keywords: Colon polyp; Endoscopic mucosal ablation; Endoscopy; Mucosal ablation.

MeSH terms

  • Colon / pathology
  • Colon / surgery
  • Colonic Polyps* / pathology
  • Colonic Polyps* / surgery
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Intestinal Mucosa / surgery