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Endoscopic polypectomy of a symptomatic antral polyp.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 1, 1975
Summary
Endoscopic polypectomy effectively treated a symptomatic gastric polyp causing obstruction and anemia in an 82-year-old female. This minimally invasive procedure offered a complete cure, highlighting its therapeutic potential.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Therapeutics
Background:
- Fiberoptic endoscopy has evolved from a diagnostic tool to a therapeutic modality.
- Colonic polypectomy is a common endoscopic procedure.
Observation:
- Few cases of symptomatic gastric and duodenal polyp removal via endoscopy are reported.
- An 82-year-old female presented with intermittent pyloric obstruction and iron deficiency anemia.
Findings:
- A pedunculated distal antral gastric polyp was identified as the cause of symptoms.
- Endoscopic polypectomy was successfully performed in 25 minutes, completely resolving the patient's symptoms.
Implications:
- Endoscopic polypectomy is a viable and curative treatment for symptomatic benign gastric polyps.
- This case adds to the limited literature on therapeutic endoscopic removal of gastric polyps.