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Published on: February 10, 2017
Endoscopic submucosal dissection using an ultrathin endoscope for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with anastomotic
Kazuhiro Furukawa1, Satoshi Furune1, Eri Ishikawa1
1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
Abstract:
In endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) beyond the stricture, balloon dilation is commonly performed until a conventional endoscope with a distal attachment may pass through. We herein present a case of ESCC with anastomotic stenosis after pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy that underwent ESD using an ultrathin endoscope. The ultrathin endoscope does not require balloon dilation, and the transparent hood mounted at the distal end of the ultrathin endoscope allows for a more rapid approach to the submucosa than a conventional endoscope. Therefore, ESD with an ultrathin endoscope is a useful endoscopic treatment option for ESCC with stricture.
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