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A sinle large semi-pedunculated polyp
1. Alternatives to removal.
2. Risks of removal (bleeding, perforation, etc.). Size of polyp slightly over 1 c.m. pedunculated. In duodenal bulb
gastroscopy/duodenoscopy a relatively safe procedure?
3. Risks of not removing it (enlargement, obstruction, malignancy, need for major surgery).
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Dr. Nitin Pai
Gastroenterologist
27 yrs exp
Pune
Can get simple biopsy
Not risky
The report will dictate further
Treatment
Ideal to remove
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