Endoscopic mucosal resection in the colon. Feasibility is independent of the location. experiences of 48 cases

Introduction: Hungary has the highest incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the world. CR polyps are known as precancerosous lesions, therefore removal of them is mandatory. Conventional polypectomy is widespread in our country, but more advanced methods, such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) are performed only by some experts. Aim: Retrospective evaluation of the result of colonic EMR performed by an expert. Patients: During a 3-year period one experienced endoscopist performed EMR in the colon in 45 patients, for 48 polyps. There were 20 female, 25 men, mean age:64.0 vs. 70.4 years. Methods: In majority…