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David S Vitale^1,2, Kelly Wang¹, Laith H Jamil^1,3,4

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.

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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is safe and effective for removing large polyps in children. This study shows high success rates and no adverse events in pediatric EMR cases.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology
Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a standard procedure for large polyp removal in adults.
EMR use in pediatrics is limited due to lower polyp incidence and specialized training needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of EMR in pediatric patients.
To review pediatric EMR cases at two tertiary referral centers.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart review of pediatric EMR cases (patients <18 years).
Data collected from January 2012 to May 2021 at two major medical centers.
Included demographic, clinical, technical, and follow-up data.

Main Results:

Fifteen EMR procedures were performed on 11 pediatric patients.
Indications included rectal bleeding; polyp sizes ranged from 9-60mm.
High technical success (93%) and clinical success (100%) with zero adverse events.

Conclusions:

Pediatric EMR is a safe and effective procedure with high success rates.
EMR should be performed at centers with experienced endoscopists specializing in pediatric EMR.