@misc{10818/56655, year = {2004}, url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10818/56655}, abstract = {EMR is indicated for the treatment of superficial, early stage colorectal cancer. 1. The indications for EMR have expanded to include large tumors that spread laterally and circumferentially but that have a low risk of submucosal invasion, the so-called laterally spreading tumor (LST). 2. However, massive submucosal invasion can occur with LSTs, and factors such as an uneven-nodular surface, large nodules, large size, and aggressive histopathologic type necessitate further evaluation. 3. EMR has been performed as first-line treatment for LSTs based on these criteria and the pit pattern as determined by magnifying chromoendoscopy. 4. , 5. Bleeding is the most common complication of EMR. 6. It occurs in as many as 22% of cases; the risk is increased for lesions over 2 cm in size. 7. To reduce the risk of complications, a new technique for immediate and complete closure of large mucosal defects was developed and is described by the following case report.}, abstract = {La EMR está indicada para el tratamiento del cáncer colorrectal superficial en etapa temprana. 1. Las indicaciones de la RME se han ampliado para incluir tumores grandes que se diseminan lateral y circunferencialmente pero que tienen un riesgo bajo de invasión submucosa, el llamado tumor de extensión lateral (LST). 2. Sin embargo, puede ocurrir una invasión submucosa masiva con las LST, y factores como una superficie nodular irregular, nódulos grandes, tamaño grande y tipo histopatológico agresivo requieren una evaluación adicional. 3. La EMR se ha realizado como tratamiento de primera línea para las LST según estos criterios y el patrón de las fosas determinado mediante cromoendoscopia con aumento. 4. , 5. El sangrado es la complicación más común de la RME. 6. Ocurre hasta en el 22% de los casos; el riesgo aumenta en lesiones de más de 2 cm de tamaño. 7. Para reducir el riesgo de complicaciones, se desarrolló una nueva técnica para el cierre inmediato y completo de grandes defectos de la mucosa y se describe en el siguiente informe de caso.}, publisher = {Gastrointestinal endoscopy}, keywords = {EMR}, keywords = {Tumor colorrectal}, keywords = {Colonoscopio}, title = {Complete closure of a large defect after EMR of a lateral spreading colorectal tumor when using a two-channel colonoscope}, doi = {10.1016/S0016-5107(04)02033-4}, author = {Matsuda, T. and Fujii, T. and Emura, F. and Kozu, T. and Saito, Y. and Ikematsu, H., and Saito, D}, }