Endoscopic mucosal resection is an endoscopic technique used to remove cancerous or other abnormal lesions found in the lining of the digestive tract. It is performed by first injecting saline beneath the lesion to lift it away from the deeper tissue layers before removing it, a method first published in 1973.
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Origin YearThe year is that of the first publication of this method (Deyhle and colleagues, Endoscopy 1973), not an earlier undocumented use. FAQs
Why is a follow-up examination needed after endoscopic mucosal resection?
Cleveland Clinic says the follow-up endoscope examination is to make sure all the irregular tissue is gone.
Cleveland Clinic says a person will likely have a follow-up appointment with the gastroenterologist within 12 weeks after endoscopic mucosal resection. At that visit the gastroenterologist uses an endoscope to examine the digestive tract and make sure all the irregular tissue is gone.
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Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia: Endoscopic mucosal resection, lead section
It is one method of performing a mucosectomy with submucosal saline injection first published 1973 by Deyhle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoscopic_mucosal_resection, lead section
Endoscopic mucosal resection is a technique used to remove cancerous or other abnormal lesions found in the digestive tract.
Treats: Esophageal Cancer, For the esophagous
Endoscopic mucosal resection has been advocated for early esophageal cancers (that is, those that are superficial and confined to the mucosa only) and has been shown to be a less invasive, safe, and effective therapy for early squamous cell carcinoma.
Treats: Barrett's Esophagus, For the esophagous
In a preliminary report from Germany, it was performed as primary treatment or adjunctive therapy following photodynamic therapy for early adenocarcinomas in Barrett's esophagus.
Treats: Colorectal Polyp, For the colon and rectum
Endoscopic mucosal resection and submucosal dissection are also highly effective methods for resection or large, non-malignant colorectal polyps and superficially (stage T1a) invasive colorectal cancers.
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