In a meta-analysis of 71 studies involving 5167 endoscopically treated T1 colorectal cancers (CRCs), the cumulative recurrence rate was 3.3%, the local recurrence rate was
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Risks of Recurrence and Mortality After Local Endoscopic Resection of T1 Colorectal Cancer January 2021
Yes, Early Onset Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Rates Are Increasing, But Rectal Carcinoid Rates Are Increasing Faster January 2021
There is now widespread recognition that there are increasing rates of colorectal cancer in persons under age 50 (early-onset colorectal cancer), that most of the
Depressed Lesions Are Different at a Histologic and Molecular Level January 2021
In a study from Japan, T1 colorectal cancers and adenomas were classified as “depressed,” “flat,” or “protruded” subtypes. Depressed lesions constituted only 1.2% of all
Can We Decrease Lesion Recurrence After Duodenal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection? January 2021
Laterally spreading lesions (LSLs) of the duodenum are increasingly being diagnosed and treated endoscopically. Although endoscopic resection of the thin and vascular duodenal wall is
Recurrence of Intestinal Metaplasia in the Cardia After Barrett’s Endoscopic Therapy: What To Do? January 2021
In patients undergoing Barrett’s endoscopic therapy (BET), complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM) is the final goal. However, studies have reported recurrence of IM, specifically
Predicting Complete Closure of EMR Sites January 2021
Clip closure of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) defects ≥20 mm located proximal to the splenic flexure and removed by electrocautery is associated with a reduction