UGI Stomach Duodenum-ENDOSCOPIC FULL THICKNESS RESECTION (EFTR) OF CARCINOID TUMORS IN THE DUODENAL BULB: A CASE SERIES

ENDOSCOPIC FULL THICKNESS RESECTION (EFTR) OF CARCINOID TUMORS IN THE DUODENAL BULB: A CASE SERIES

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Video Summary

The video discusses the use of Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR) in removing carcinoid tumors from the small bowel. EFTR is a procedure that allows for the removal of tumors while minimizing the risk of perforation and bleeding. The video presents three case studies where EFTR was successfully used to resect well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors of the duodenal bulb. The tumors were staged T1B due to submucosal involvement. The procedure involved visualizing and staging the tumors, followed by EFTR using an over-the-scope clip system with snare. All three cases achieved negative margins and showed no evidence of disease recurrence one year post-procedure. EFTR may be a viable alternative to surgery for removing tumors in the upper GI tract, particularly in patients with comorbid conditions.

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Honorable Mention

Keywords

Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection

EFTR

carcinoid tumors

small bowel

well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors