Open AccessEndoscopic full-thickness resection of colorectal lesions with the full-thickness resection device: clinical experience from two referral centers in Greece
Author(s) -
Magdalini Velegraki,
Artemis Trikola,
Konstantinos Vasiliadis,
Maria Fragaki,
Afroditi Mpitouli,
Ioannis Dimas,
Evangelos Voudoukis,
Elpida Giannikaki,
Amalia Kapranou,
Athanasios Kordelas,
Gerasimos Stefanidis,
Gregorios A. Paspatis
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.886
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1792-7463
pISSN - 1108-7471
DOI - 10.20524/aog.2019.0392
Subject(s) - medicine , adverse effect , resection , referral , surgery , endoscopic mucosal resection , general surgery , family medicine
Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) using the full-thickness resection device (FTRD ® ) is an invasive treatment for colorectal lesions not resectable by conventional endoscopic techniques. This study presents the first Greek experience of the FTRD ® procedure, assessing the efficacy and safety of EFTR.