We conducted systematic reviews of predefined clinical questions and used the Grading of
Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations approach to develop …

This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

The risk of endoscopy in patients on antithrombotics depends on the risks of procedural
haemorrhage vs. thrombosis due to discontinuation of therapy. P2Y12 receptor antagonists …

Background & Aims The efficacy of prophylactic placement of hemoclips to prevent delayed
bleeding after removal of large colonic polyps has not been established. We conducted a …

Most colorectal cancer (CRC) arises from adenomatous polyps through a process of
accumulated molecular abnormalities, leading to increased cytologic dysplasia and …

Background & Aims Guidelines recommend withholding clopidogrel 7 days before
polypectomy to decrease bleeding risk, but these were written based on limited evidence …

Background Current guidelines recommend the cessation of clopidogrel therapy 5 days and
7–10 days prior to colonoscopic polypectomy. Recent studies have advocated for continued …

AIM To verify the validity of the endoscopy guidelines for patients taking warfarin or direct
oral anticoagulants (DOAC). METHODS We collected data from 218 patients receiving oral …

Antithrombotic agents, including antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants, are increasingly
used in South Korea. The management of patients using antithrombotic agents and …

Background With the recent, widespread availability of endoscopic hemoclips, it has
become common clinical practice to apply hemoclips to some non-bleeding polypectomy …