Recognition of the post-endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) scar is critical for large (≥20mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyp (LNPCP) management. The utility of intra-luminal tattoo to facilitate scar identification is unknown.
We evaluated the ability of simple, easy-to-use optical evaluation criteria to detect the post-EMR scar, with or without tattoo placement, in a prospective observational cohort of LNPCPs referred for endoscopic resection. The primary outcome was scar identification, further stratified by lesion size (20-39mm, ≥40mm) and histopathology (adenomatous, serrated).
1023 LNPCPs underwent both successful EMR and first surveillance colonoscopy (median size 35mm, IQR 30-50mm). 124 (12.1%) had an existing tattoo or a tattoo placed at index EMR. The post-EMR scar was identified in 1020 patients (99.7%). The presence of a tattoo did not affect scar identification (100.0% vs. 99.7%; p=1.000). There was no difference for LNPCPs 20-39mm, LNPCPs ≥40mm, adenomatous LNPCPs and serrated LNPCPs (all p=1.000).
The post-EMR scar can be reliably identified with simple easy-to-use optical evaluation criteria, without the need for universal tattoo placement.
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Neal Shahidi
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