This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), or mucosectomy, is one of the latest additions to our
therapeutic armamentarium. Distinct from other techniques like polypectomy, EMR …

This article is part of a combined publication that expresses the current view of the European
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) about endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Institute Clinical Practice and Economics Committee. The …

Results: Nine tumors were resected completely by ESD (success rate 75%). The mean
tumor size as determined by endoscopic ultrasound as 20.7 mm (range 6-40 mm). The …

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been established as a means of effectively
treating early cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract which are limited to the mucosa and …

Background Submucosal tumor, or submucosal lesion, is an umbrella term encompassing a
variety of non-neoplastic and neoplastic conditions (both benign and malignant). Their …

BACKGROUND: Submucosal tumors often are found incidentally at upper endoscopy.
Although the majority of the ones less than 5 cm in size are benign, periodic monitoring for …

BACKGROUND: In most circumstances, subepithelial tumors lack distinct endoscopic and
ultrasonographic features. Consequently, definitive diagnosis usually requires tissue …

The term ''submucosal lesion''(SML) encompasses a variety of neoplastic and non-
neoplastic conditions arising from deeper layers of the wall of the gastrointestinal (GI) …