The Efficacy of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Type I Gastric Carcinoid Tumors Compared with Conventional Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Background and Aims. Conventional endoscopic submucosal resection (EMR) of carcinoid tumors often involves the resection margin, which necessitates further intervention. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is widely accepted for removing carcinoid tumors. We aimed to evaluate the clinical usefuln...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hyung Hun Kim, Gwang Ha Kim, Ji Hyun Kim, Myung-Gyu Choi, Geun Am Song, Sung Eun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/253860