| Theme | Therapeutic Colonoscopy -- Recent Advances | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Colorectal Cancer Using 2-channel Colonoscope | |
| Publish Date | 2005/12 | |
| Author | Jiro Watari | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| Author | Kotaro Okamoto | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| Author | Ryu Sato | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| Author | Kentaro Moriichi | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| Author | Atsuo Maemoto | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| Author | Yutaka Kohgo | Third Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College |
| [ Summary ] | Endoscopists should thoroughly treat colorectal cancer at an early stage with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). A 2-channel colonoscope enables us to make a complete resection of large lesions by using adequately grasping forceps. When using a 2-channel colonoscope with a magnifying system, it is easy to detect the residual tumor at the margin of the resected area. If a lesion is treated with piecemeal resection, it should be followed-up on within 1 year. It is possible that most locally recurrent lesions found within 1 year after EMR may be re-treated with endoscopy. | |