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What might the doctor do to reduce the chance of complications?

Large stalked polyps in particular can contain blood vessels running up through the stalk. To reduce the risk of bleeding after removing the polyp the specialist may place small metal clips across the base of the polyp to reduce its blood supply. These usually fall off after a few weeks to days and will passed naturally in the stool. It is important to tell the specialist if you have an appointment for an MRI scan within the few weeks after your camera test. The doctor may also inject a small amount of a drug called adrenaline into the stalk of the polyp to help reduce the blood supply to the polyp temporarily.

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