Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 2, Number 4, August 2009, pages 209-212


Colonoscopy with Polypectomy in Patients Taking Clopidogrel

Tables

Table 1. Patient Characteristics
 
Number of Patients60
Male (Female)60 (0)
Average Age (Std Dev)64.7 (8.1)
Indication for Colonoscopy (%)
  Prior polyp or cancer24 (40%)
  Screening23 (38%)
  Iron deficiency anemia6 (10%)
  Bleeding3 (5%)
  Other4 (7%)
Indications for Clopidogrel (%)
  Coronary stent38 (63%)
  Stroke or transient ischemic attack18 (30%)
  Peripheral vascular disease5 (8%)
  Coronary disease without stent3 (5%)
Concomitant Use of Other Medications (%)
  Aspirin10 (17%)
  Warfarin (held for 36 hours)2 (3%)

 

Table 2. Polypectomy Characteristics
 
Number of Polyps125
Polyps per patient (range)2.1 (1-7)
Average Size (Std Dev)5.4 mm (2.1 mm)
Size Range3 – 12 mm
Polypectomy Technique
  Snare without cautery91 (73%)
  Snare with cautery after saline injection27 (22%)
  Snare without cautery after saline injection3 (2%)
  Biopsy forceps without cautery3 (2%)
  Snare with cautery after endoloop1 (1%)
Histology
  Adenoma98 (78%)
  Non-neoplastic14 (11%)
  Specimen lost13 (10%)