Fiberoptic colonoscopy: The fate of colonoscopic polypectomy sites

摘要: Nine cases of colonoscopic polypectomy followed by colonic resection are reviewed. A properly performed produces a mucosal defect resembling superficial ulceration. Granulation tissue rapidly covers the area, and this, in turn, is eventually covered normal epithelium. Mural inflammation mild limited to submucosa, no demonstrable change occurs muscular layers.