
In medicine, a polypectomy is the removal of an abnormal growth of tissue called a
polyp. Polypectomy can be performed by
excision if the polyp is external (on the skin).
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Colonic polypectomy
Colonic polypectomy is the removal of colorectal polyps in order to prevent them from turning cancerous.
Gastrointestinal polyps can be removed endoscopically through colonoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or surgically if the polyp is too ...
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