Women Teaching Women: Retooling Your Clinical Toolbox | November 2023-Cold vs Hot Polypectomy

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Video Summary

Dr. Ashley Fox, a professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, discusses the use of cold versus hot colopectomies in the management of large polyps during a presentation. She highlights the benefits of cold snaring, such as the prevention of post-polypectomy syndrome and lower risk of bleeding and perforation. She recommends using a contrast agent during cold snaring and emphasizes the importance of carefully evaluating polyp characteristics and patient factors when choosing between hot or cold snaring. Dr. Fox also mentions the availability of different snare sizes and the need for adequate endoscopist training and comfort with the chosen technique. She concludes by sharing her enthusiasm for large polypectomies and encourages fellow gastroenterologists to consider this area as a potential niche for expansion.

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Ashley Faulx, MD, MASGE

Keywords

Dr. Ashley Fox

medicine

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

cold colopectomy

hot colopectomy

large polyps