Cold versus hot polypectomy/endoscopic mucosal resection–A review of current evidence

Background Colonoscopy with polypectomy substantially reduces the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) but interval cancers still account for 9% of all CRCs, some of which are due to incomplete resection. Aim The aim of this review is to compare the outcomes of cold and hot endoscopic resection and provide technical tips and tricks for optimizing cold snare polypectomy. Results Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is the standard technique for small (≤10 mm)...