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Summary

Patients with low platelet counts (<90,000/μL) face higher risks of postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB). Maintaining adequate platelet levels is crucial for safe colonoscopic polypectomy, especially for high-risk procedures.

Keywords:

colonic polyps postpolypectomy bleeding propensity score matching thrombocytopenia

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Hematology
Endoscopic Surgery

Background:

The association between thrombocytopenia and postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB) is not well-defined.
Current guidelines for managing patients with thrombocytopenia undergoing endoscopic procedures are insufficient.
This study aims to clarify the relationship between low platelet counts and PPB risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the association between thrombocytopenia and postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB).
To identify the minimum platelet count threshold for safe colonoscopic polypectomy.
To provide evidence-based recommendations for managing patients with thrombocytopenia undergoing polypectomy.

Main Methods:

A large cohort study of patients undergoing colonoscopy and polypectomy in Korea (2005-2022).
Inclusion of diverse covariates: patient-related, polyp-related, and procedure-related factors.
Statistical analyses including Youden Index for optimal cutoff, propensity score matching, and inverse probability of treatment weighting.

Main Results:

Patients with platelet counts <90,000/μL showed significantly higher risks of immediate (OR 2.67) and delayed (OR 9.66) PPB.
A platelet count threshold of 100,000/μL was identified as optimal for high-risk procedures (e.g., EMR, ESD for large polyps >20 mm).
Findings were consistent across different statistical analysis methods.

Conclusions:

Thrombocytopenia (<90,000/μL) is significantly associated with increased rates of immediate and delayed PPB.
Maintaining platelet counts above 90,000/μL is critical for ensuring the safety of colonic polypectomy.
A higher threshold of 100,000/μL is recommended for high-risk endoscopic procedures.