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Endoscopic mucosal resection using a cap.

Authors :
Kaltenbach, Tonya
Ikehara, Hisatomo
Gotoda, Takuji
Source :
Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Jan2011, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p53-58, 6p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a technique used to locally excise for cure of mucosal lesions and early gastrointestinal cancers that carry minimal risk of nodal metastasis. This review will describe the indications, techniques, and complications of the EMR using a cap (EMR-C) method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10962883
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61489950
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tgie.2011.03.004