Pathological Evaluation Of Small Colorectal Polyps Resected By Cold Snare Polypectomy

Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is a safe procedure used in the removal of small colorectal adenomatous polyps. However, several studies have suggested that in considerable number of patients, the adenomatous component would remain in the ulcer following CSP. The pathology of resected CSP specimens is not well-studied, and therefore, it is unclear whether residual adenomatous components remain in either the base or the edge of the ulcers. The aim of this study was to evaluate pathological findings, especially the lateral and base margins, of small colorectal polyps (< 10mm) resected using CSP.