Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: predictors and neoplasm-related gradients of difficulty

Background and study aim The role of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is standardized in Japan and East Asia, but technical difficulties hinder its diffusion. The aim was to identify predictors of difficulty for each neoplasm type. Methods A competent operator performed a...

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Main Authors: Federico Iacopini, Yutaka Saito, Antonino Bella, Takuji Gotoda, Patrizia Rigato, Walter Elisei, Fabrizio Montagnese, Giampaolo Iacopini, Guido Costamagna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2017-09-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-113566