Endoscopic polypectomy for pacemaker patients

Chin Med J (Engl). 1995 Aug;108(8):579-81.

Abstract

Endoscopic polypectomy using high frequency voltage is contraindicated in patients with cardiac pacemakers. Recently, highly advanced pacemakers have enabled us to perform endoscopic polypectomy on these patients by taking appropriate cautions. We successfully removed 10 colonic polyps and one gastric polyp in patients with pacemakers by endoscopic polypectomy. No complication and dysfunction of the pacemaker occurred before, during or after the polypectomy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial*
  • Colonic Polyps / complications
  • Colonic Polyps / surgery*
  • Colonoscopy
  • Electrosurgery / methods*
  • Endoscopy*
  • Female
  • Heart Block / complications
  • Heart Block / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / complications
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / therapy