| Theme |
Selection of the therapeutic methods (EMR or ESD) for colorectal tumor |
| Title |
Major complications associated with colonic EMR |
| Author |
Toshihiro Kusaka |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Shigehiko Fujii |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Masashi Yamakawa |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Yoshitaka Nakai |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Akihiko Hamada |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Masahide Azechi |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| Author |
Hiroyuki Kokuryu |
Digestive Disease Center, Kyoto Katsura Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
Colorectal ESD is a useful method for coloretal neoplasm treatment. However, it is not widely accepted that ESD should be the standard treatment method because of associated technical difficulties. Therefore, colorectal EMR is still an important treatment modality. Major complications associated with colorectal EMR are bleeding and perforations. These major complications diminish the benefits of EMR, including safety and better QOL. Efforts should be made to prevent complications with this treatment. In this review, the major factors associated with colonic EMR are discussed including frequency of complications disease mechanisms and preventative measures. |