Video Tip: Post Polypectomy Syndrome | October 2021-Post Polypectomy Syndrome

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses post-polypectomy syndrome, which can occur after a colonoscopy or colonic resection. Symptoms include intense abdominal pain, fever, and peritoneal signs. The speaker mentions that leukocytosis and raised CRP levels may be present, but a CT scan is more reliable than an X-ray for diagnosing perforation. Post-polypectomy syndrome is more likely with larger polyps, use of diathermy, multiple polyps, longer procedures, and flat polyps. Management typically involves admission, IV fluids, antibiotics, bowel rest, and improvement within 24 hours. The patients can then be discharged. No credits were given in the video.

Keywords

post-polypectomy syndrome

abdominal pain

CT scan

diagnosing perforation

management