Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection without submucosal injection (UEMR) for large colorectal polyps: A community-based series - 05/09/20
, Dean B. Percy aAbstract |
Background |
Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection without submucosal injection (UEMR) is an appealing therapy for large colorectal polyps. However, this technique is not practiced widely and there are limited data evaluating UEMR in community settings.
Methods |
The study comprised patients undergoing UEMR of large (≥20 mm) sessile colorectal lesions at a community-based center. Residual neoplasia was assessed via follow-up colonoscopy.
Results |
Among 264 lesions (diameter 38 ± 18 mm; range 20–110 mm) 99% were successfully resected with UEMR. Two lesions involving the cecum/IC valve required multiple sessions. There were no cases of perforation or post-polypectomy syndrome. Delayed bleeding occurred in 1.6%, all managed conservatively. Residual neoplasia was present in 5.7% and was amenable to UEMR.
Conclusion |
This large community-based series demonstrated high efficacy and safety of UEMR for large sessile colorectal lesions. The results support UEMR as first-line therapy for these lesions.
Summary |
Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection without submucosal injection (UEMR) is a recently developed method that has advantages over conventional EMR for treatment of large colorectal lesions. However, UEMR is not practiced widely and there are limited data evaluating this technique in everyday practice. This large community-based series demonstrated high efficacy and safety of UEMR for large sessile colorectal lesions.
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Highlights |
• | Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection without submucosal injection. |
• | 264 large sessile colorectal polyps in 242 patients in community setting. |
• | Excellent technical success; low complication and recurrence rates. |
• | Alternative to conventional endoscopic approach. |
• | May reduce rates of unnecessary surgery for large benign colorectal lesions. |
Keywords : Underwater EMR, Large sessile colorectal polyps, Colonoscopy
Plan
Vol 220 - N° 3
P. 693-696 - septembre 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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