Tip 36: Cold Snare Clearing of FAP | October 2021-Cold Snare Clearing of FAP

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Video Summary

Summary:<br />The video discusses the use of cold snare clearing for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), primarily in colonoscopy. Cold snaring has become the preferred method for managing FAP as it reduces the risk of bleeding and perforation in the duodenum and allows for better control of polyp burden. The video highlights specific situations where cold snaring is beneficial, such as when patients have undergone subtotal colectomy and want to salvage the rectum, or in patients with an ileoanal pouch. The goal is to count and reduce the number of polyps over subsequent exams. The video emphasizes the safety and effectiveness of cold snaring for managing polyp burden in FAP.

Keywords

cold snare clearing

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

colonoscopy

risk reduction

polyp burden management