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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2020

Novel modified endoscopic mucosal resection of large GI lesions (> 20 mm) using an external additional working channel (AWC) may improve R0 resection rate: initial clinical experience.

A Sportes, Jung Cfm, M A Gromski, P Koehler, A Seif Amir Hosseini, P Kauffmann, V Ellenrieder, E Wedi

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

A SportesDepartment of Gastroenterology, Institut Arnault Tzanck, Saint Laurent du Var, France.
Jung CfmDepartment of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center, Georg-August-University, 37075, Goettingen, Germany.
M A GromskiDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
P KoehlerInstitute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Mariensee, Germany.
A Seif Amir HosseiniDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany.
P KauffmannDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Goettingen, Göttingen, Germany.
V EllenriederDepartment of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center, Georg-August-University, 37075, Goettingen, Germany.
E WediDepartment of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center, Georg-August-University, 37075, Goettingen, Germany. edris1@web.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6593-8636
University of Göttingen · DEFriedrich-Loeffler-Institut · DEIndiana University School of MedicineInstitut Arnault Tzanck · FRUniversitätsmedizin Göttingen · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEn-bloc resection of large, flat dysplastic mucosal lesions of the luminal GI tract can be challenging. In order to improve the efficacy of resection for lesions ≥2 cm and to optimize R0 resection rates of lesions suspected of harboring high-grade dysplasia or early adenocarcinoma, a novel grasp and snare EMR technique utilizing a novel over the scope additional accessory channel, termed EMR Plus (EMR+), was developed. The aim of this pilot study is to describe the early safety and efficacy data from the first in human clinical cases.

methodsA novel external over-the-scope additional working channel (AWC) (Ovesco, Tuebingen, Germany) was utilized for the EMR+ procedure, allowing a second endoscopic device to be used through the AWC while using otherwise standard endoscopic equipment. The EMR+ technique allows tissue retraction and a degree of triangulation during endoscopic resection. We performed EMR+ procedure in 6 patients between 02/2018-12/2018 for lesions in the upper and lower GI tract.

resultsThe EMR+ technique utilizing the AWC was performed successfully in 6 resection procedures of the upper and/or lower GI tract in 6 patients in 2 endoscopy centers. All resections were performed successfully with the EMR+ technique, all achieving an R0 resection. No severe adverse events occurred in any of the procedures.

conclusionsThe EMR+ technique, utilizing an additional working channel, had an acceptable safety and efficacy profile in this preliminary study demonstrating it's first use in humans. This technique may allow an additional option to providers to remove complex, large mucosal-based lesions in the GI tract using standard endoscopic equipment and a novel AWC device.

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AgedEndoscopic Mucosal ResectionEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleGastric MucosaGastrointestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal TractHumansIntestinal MucosaMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsTreatment OutcomeAdditional working channel (AWC)Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)Endoscopic mucosal resection plus (EMR+) techniqueTriangulation

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