Open AccessEndoscopic resection using band ligation for esophageal SMT in less than 10 mm
Author(s) -
Joung Boom Hong,
Cheol Woong Choi,
Hyung Wook Kim,
Dae Hwan Kang,
Su Bum Park,
Su Jin Kim,
Dong Jun Kim
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.2982
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , submucosa , surgery , endoscopic mucosal resection , resection margin , endoscopy , resection , materials science , punching , metallurgy
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of endoscopic resection using band ligation (EMR-B) for the diagnostic and therapeutic removal of tumors located in the esophageal subepithelial region having originated from the submucosa.