Safety outcomes of mucomuscular closure versus conventional clip closure in ESD of large (> 15 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs) - Scorecard - MDSpire

Safety outcomes of mucomuscular closure versus conventional clip closure in ESD of large (> 15 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs)

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  • T.‐Y. Chen

  • L.-F. Wu

  • X.-Y. Xu

  • Y.-B. Liu

  • Y.-F. Zhang

  • W.‐F. Chen

  • Q.‐L. Li

  • J.‐W. Hu

  • J.-X. Xu

  • J. Cheng

  • K.-Q. Zhou

  • P.-H. Zhou

  • Y.‐Q. Zhang

  • December 24, 2025

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Safety of Mucomuscular Closure and Traditional Clip Closure in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Large Nonpedunculated Colorectal Polyps Exceeding 15 mm

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPost-endoscopic submucosal dissection electrocoagulation syndrome (PEECS) following colorectal ESD
Key MechanismsMucomuscular closure involves direct closure of the muscularis propria using through-the-scope clips (TTSC) to reduce PEECS incidence
Target PopulationPatients undergoing colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (C-ESD) for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps >15 mm
Care SettingTertiary care center performing endoscopic colorectal procedures

Key Highlights

  • Mucomuscular closure significantly lowers PEECS incidence compared to conventional TTSC closure (2.5% vs 15.0%, P < 0.001).
  • No severe adverse events (SAEs) occurred with mucomuscular closure, whereas conventional closure had delayed perforations and bleeding.
  • Complete versus partial mucomuscular closure showed no significant difference in PEECS rates, indicating efficacy even with partial closure.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Identify PEECS by clinical signs following colorectal ESD, including symptoms related to electrocoagulation syndrome.

Management

  • Employ mucomuscular closure technique using TTSC to directly close muscularis propria defects post-C-ESD.
  • Conventional clip closure may be used but is associated with higher PEECS and complication rates.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor patients post-C-ESD for signs of PEECS and other complications such as delayed perforation and bleeding.

Risks

  • Conventional closure carries risks of delayed perforation and bleeding.
  • Mucomuscular closure showed no TTSC-related perforations during defect closure.

Patient & Prescribing Data

764 patients undergoing colorectal ESD for large polyps

Mucomuscular closure reduces PEECS incidence and severe adverse events compared to traditional clip closure.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Use mucomuscular closure with through-the-scope clips for defect closure after colorectal ESD to minimize PEECS.
  • Ensure careful monitoring for PEECS symptoms post-procedure regardless of closure completeness.
  • Avoid reliance solely on conventional clip closure due to higher complication rates.

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