Resection of lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract: Results of one year of endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection in a non-academic centre
M Wappl, R Vajczik, M Häfner · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 05
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Introduction: Endoscopic Resection of early neoplasias and their precursor lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract has become standard in many endoscopy units. We report on the results, complications and outcome of patients referred to a non-academic centre for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of upper GI lesions within one year. Patients and Methods: Between February 2010 and February 2011 a total of 16 patients (eleven female, five male, mean age=69 years) were referred for endoscopic resection of lesions in the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. We performed ESD i…