Histological Distinction between the Granular and Nongranular Types of Laterally Spreading Tumors of the Colorectum

Colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LSTs), which are classified into granular (LST-G) and nongranular (LST-NG) types, are a good indication for endoscopic treatment. In practice, the nongranular type is more difficult to remove endoscopically than the granular type. It might be assumed that some...

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Main Authors: Shingo P. Goto, Naoto Sakamoto, Hiroyuki Mitomi, Takashi Murakami, Hideaki Ritsuno, Hiroya Ueyama, Kenshi Matsumoto, Tomoyoshi Shibuya, Taro Osada, Akihito Nagahara, Tatsuo Ogihara, Takashi Yao, Sumio Watanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/153935