Hot Versus Cold EMR; Artificial Intelligence and Colonoscopy

In this month’s Sharma’s Endoscopy Insights, I highlight studies on artificial intelligence in ...

OCTOBER 16, 2024

No Appreciable Benefit for Cold Over Hot Snare EMR in Large-Polyp Resection

Universal application of cold EMR for all large colorectal polyps resulted in no significant safety benefits over ...

AUGUST 28, 2024

ACG/ASGE Updates ADR Recs, Adds 2 Metrics as Priority Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy

Updated quality indicators for colonoscopy recently published by the ACG and the ASGE Quality Task Force include ...

AUGUST 22, 2024

Propofol Sedation for Colonoscopy: 2 Studies Evaluate Effect on Quality, Cost

Two large population studies are weighing in on the use of propofol sedation during colonoscopy procedures.

AUGUST 17, 2024

Cutting to the Chase: Tips for When and How to Use Cold Snares

The increased safety of cold snare polypectomy for removing small colon polyps has spurred its more frequent use.

AUGUST 5, 2024

SSLs Found in 6% of FIT-Positive Patients

In patients with positive results on FIT, adenoma detection rates have been reported, but less is known about the ...

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Finding and Managing Sessile Serrated Polyps Can Be Challenging

Sessile serrated polyps pose a unique challenge to endoscopists.

JUNE 13, 2023

Microsatellite Instability Common In Interval Colorectal Cancers

Interval colorectal cancers are four times more likely than those detected by colonoscopy to harbor markers of ...

JANUARY 28, 2019

Sessile Serrated Lesions Show Unique Features

Sessile serrated adenomas and polyps have several clinicopathologic features that set them apart from hyperplastic ...

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

‘Cold EMR’ Safe and Effective For Large Sessile Serrated Polyps

Piecemeal resection using cold snares is effective and safe for the removal of large sessile serrated polyps, with ...

NOVEMBER 13, 2017