If polyps were found during your colonoscopy, they were most likely removed. If a polyp was very large, a biopsy or sample ...

An EGD is a form of endoscopic ultrasound that uses a long, thin tube called an endoscope and ultrasound technology to examine the upper GI tract. Stomach polyps are discovered in approximately 1% ...

It is also used to remove polyps (abnormal growths found on the inner walls of the colon), which can be a precursor to colon ...

The perfect colonoscopy should clear the colon of polyps, and virtually remove the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Thus, detection of endoscopic abnormalities followed by characterization of the ...

The first PIVI document examines real-time endoscopic assessment of the histology of diminutive (≤ 5 mm in size) colorectal polyps and is one in a series of statements defining the diagnostic or ...

The American Gastroenterological Association has released new clinical guidelines on the use of AI in colonoscopies. The guidelines make no recommendation explicitly for or against the use of computer ...

Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of ...

New research led by a Norwegian team has found that using artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy screenings can ...