EC magazine 03 2017

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ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Barrett Cancers

Paris Classification: Early Barrett Cancers

In the following, examples for superficial/early Barrett lesions of the esophagus are shown. Here, flat and sessilelesions are predominant, pedunculated tumors are rare. Sessile tumor

Special CasesTeaching VideosUpper GI tract

Endoscopic full-thickness resection of a GIST using GERD-X

Endoscopic full-thickness resection of a GIST using GERD-X

A subepithelial tumor has been identified in the fundus. EUS shows that it is 2.5 × 3 cm in size, probably arising from the muscularis propria. No pathological

ERCPTeaching VideosUpper GI tract

Billroth II anatomy after partial stomach resection

Billroth II anatomy after partial stomach resection

This video explains the altered anatomy that is encountered after a Billroth II operation. In a Billroth II resection, the lower part of the stomach

LiteraturePancreas

Metal stents for pancreatic cyst drainage – equivalent success, more complications?

Metal stents for pancreatic cyst drainage – equivalent success, more complications?

Endosonographic drainage of pancreatic cysts is currently regarded as the standard throughout the world, in comparison with other treatments (such as percutaneous drainage or surgery).

ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Squamous Cell Cancers Esophagus

Paris Classification: Early Squamous Cell Cancers Esophagus

Examples of superficial/early squamous cell lesions in the esophagus are presented below. In the esophagus, flat lesions are predominant in the early tumors, and polypoid

ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Gastric Cancer

Paris Classification: Early Gastric Cancer

Examples of superficial/early gastric tumors are shown below. In the stomach, flat lesions are predominant, often as combined lesions with a central depression (IIa+c). Sessile