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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2020

Endoscopic mucosal ablation - an alternative treatment for colonic polyps: Three case reports.

Antonio Mendoza Ladd, Joaquin Espinoza, Cesar Garcia

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Antonio Mendoza LaddDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX 79905, United States. dr_ladd25@yahoo.com.
Joaquin EspinozaEscuela de Medicina Luis Razetti, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas 999188, Venezuela.
Cesar GarciaDepartment of Endoscopy, University Medical Center of El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, United States.
Central University of Venezuela · VETexas Tech University · USUniversity Medical Center of El Paso · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndoscopic resection of non-invasive lesions is now the standard of care for lesions in the GI tract. However, resection techniques require extensive training, are not available in all endoscopy centers and are prone to complications. Endoscopic mucosal ablation (EMA) is a combination of resection and ablation techniques and it may offer an alternative in the management of such lesions. CASE SUMMARY: In this case series we report the successful treatment of three flat colonic polyps using the EMA technique. Two lesions were treatment naïve and 1 was a recurrence after an endoscopic mucosal resection. The sizes ranged from 2 to 4 cm. All three polyps were ablated successfully with no immediate or delayed complications. The recurrence rate at 1 year of follow up was 0%.

conclusionBased on this initial experience, we conclude that EMA is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of non-invasive colonic polyps when endoscopic resection techniques are not available.

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Colonic PolypsEndoscopic Mucosal ResectionColonoscopyHumansIntestinal MucosaTreatment OutcomeAlternativeArgon plasma coagulationCase reportColon polypEndoscopyMucosal ablationSafe

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PMID33362381
PMCPMC7723667
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