Video Tip: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection | March 2021-Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

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Video Summary

In the video, a colonoscope is used to assess and remove a lesion in the rectum. The lesion is identified using methylene blue injection and is then removed in a piecemeal fashion using electrocautery-based devices and snares. The injections and removal are repeated until a complete endoscopic resection is achieved. Sometimes, hot biopsy forceps are used to remove any residual tissue at the periphery. To ensure complete resection, a soft tip coag is applied to burn the periphery of the lesion. The video ends with a satisfactory endoscopic defect that will be monitored in the future. The technique used is debated but is employed by respected practitioners and supported by studies. No credits are mentioned.

Keywords

colonoscope

lesion

rectum

methylene blue injection

endoscopic resection