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Phlegmonous Colitis after Cold Snare Polypectomy in an Immunosuppressed Patient: A Case Report.

Karen KimuraChikamasa IchitaChihiro SumidaTakashi NishinoMiki NagayamaJun KubotaHaruto HiroseAkiko Sasaki
Published in: Case reports in gastroenterology (2024)
Although CSP is generally considered safe, our case highlights the potential for serious complications in immunosuppressed patients. Therefore, the decision to perform CSP in such patients should be made with caution to avoid unnecessary interventions. In instances where treatment is essential, thorough bowel preparation and prophylactic antibiotic use may be necessary to mitigate the risks.
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