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01-04-2016 | Original Article
Usefulness of two-point fixed endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal neoplasms
Published in: Esophagus | Issue 2/2016
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Background
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is becoming widely regarded as a highly complicated but useful treatment for superficial esophageal neoplasms. However, the technique tends to be associated with adverse events. To evaluate the safety and utility of two-point fixed ESD for superficial esophageal neoplasms, and to discuss future directions.
Methods
Between December 2006 and December 2013, we performed two types of ESD procedures, the two-point fixed ESD that uses continuous countertraction to ensure a sufficient operative field was performed in 107 patients and conventional ESD was performed in 80 patients. Short-term outcomes and adverse events were evaluated. This study was retrospective study from a single institution.
Results
Significant differences were observed between conventional ESD and the two-point fixed ESD with regard to the operation time, tumor positive and unknown vertical margins of the resected specimen, perforation as an adverse event, mediastinal emphysema, and postoperative stenosis.
Conclusion
The two-point fixed ESD is a very useful method compared with the conventional procedure.