Endoscopic removal of colonic leiomyoma.

摘要: Most gastrointestinal leiomyomas are found in the stomach, only 3% of them arising colon. Surgical resection leiomyoma is usually necessary owing to its submucosal location. We describe a patient with 1.5 cm pedunculated colon successfully removed by colonoscopic snare electrocauterization. believe this be first report colonic size endoscopically without complication. review literature regarding special attention and their endoscopic management.