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Consensus for the management of patients with gastric polyps

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 8, pages 7–8 (2011)Cite this article

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Gastric polyps are a heterogeneous group of lesions that have differing consequences for patients, particularly in terms of malignant potential. However, there is currently no consensus for the management of patients with these polyps. The British Society of Gastroenterology has, therefore, published objective management guidelines for patients with these lesions.

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    Paul J. Kelly

  2. Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Warren 2, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, 02114, MA, USA

    Gregory Y. Lauwers

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Kelly, P., Lauwers, G. Consensus for the management of patients with gastric polyps. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 8, 7–8 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2010.187

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