ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG 2022: Expanding the Scope of Fundamental and Advanced Endoscopy | October 2022-Practice Updates: EMR Techniques: How to Choose the Optimal One

Practice Updates: EMR Techniques: How to Choose the Optimal One

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In this video, Dr. Douglas K. Rex, Chancellor's Professor at Indiana University, Purdue University, gives a presentation titled "EMR Techniques, How to Choose the Optimal One". He discusses various EMR techniques and tools that can be used for successful patient outcomes. Some of the issues that are typically faced in EMR include the size, shape, access, fibrosis, and number of lesions. Dr. Rex explains that for fibrosis, the cap technique and avulsion are effective methods. He also highlights the use of water for better access during the procedure and the benefits of cold resection for debulking the colon of numerous lesions with a lower risk of complications. Dr. Rex discusses the importance of selecting the appropriate current, specifically recommending forced coagulation current for EMRs. He also addresses the use of clipping and suturing techniques for closure and the management of NICE-3 and KUDO-5 lesions. Overall, Dr. Rex provides insights into optimizing EMR techniques for various scenarios and lesion types. The video was found on the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News YouTube channel.

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Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE, MACG

Keywords

EMR Techniques

Optimal One

patient outcomes

fibrosis

lesions

Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News