| Theme |
Therapeutic Colonoscopy -- Recent Advances |
| Title |
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Colorectal Cancer Using 2-channel Colonoscope |
| 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. |