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Colorectal Lesions (colorectal + lesion)
Selected AbstractsENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL DISSECTION IN THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT: PRESENT AND FUTURE VIEW OF EUROPEDIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY, Issue 2009Horst Neuhaus In Western countries endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been widely accepted for treatment of early Barrett`s neoplasia and flat or depressed colorectal adenomas. In contrast endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is infrequently performed for several reasons. It seems to be difficult to overcome the learning curve of this difficult technique because of the low case volume of early gastric cancer. On the other hand ESD of esophageal or colorectal lesions is even more challenging and is considered to be inappropriate for learning. In addition the indication for esophageal or colorectal ESD is controversial in view of excellent results of the well established EMR technique which is less time-consuming and safer than ESD. A recent survey of leading Western endoscopy centers indicated the limited experience with ESD with a low number of cases for all potential indications. Only a few training courses have been established and the number of ongoing clinical studies is limited. Only 12 out of 340 published articles on "endoscopic mucosal dissection" were reported from Western countries. A better acceptance of ESD requires improvement of the technique to allow an easier, faster and safer approach. There is a strong demand for structured training courses and limitations of human cases to selected centers which participate in prospective trials. A close collaboration between Western and Asian centers is recommended for improvement of the ESD technique and its clinical application. [source] Efficacy of magnifying chromoendoscopy for the differential diagnosis of colorectal lesions,DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY, Issue 2 2005Yasushi Sano Magnifying chromoendoscopy is an exciting new tool and offers detailed analysis of the morphological architecture of mucosal crypt orifices. In this review, we principally show the efficacy of magnifying chromoendoscopy for the differential diagnosis of colorectal lesions such as prediction between non-neoplastic lesions and neoplastic ones, and distinction between endoscopically treatable early invasive cancers and untreatable cancers based on a review of the literature and our experience at two National Cancer Centers in Japan. Overall diagnostic accuracy by conventional view, chromoendoscopy and chromoendoscopy with magnification ranged from 68% to 83%, 82% to 92%, and 80% to 96%, respectively, and diagnostic accuracy of accessing the stage of early colorectal cancer using magnifying colonoscopy was over 85%. Although the reliability depends on the skill in magnifying observation, widespread applications of the magnification technique could influence the indications for biopsy sampling during colonoscopy and the indication for mucosectomy. Moreover, the new detailed images seen with magnifying chromoendoscopy are the beginning of a new period in which new optical developments, such as narrow band imaging system, endocytoscopy system, and laser-scanning confocal microscopy, will allow a unique look at glandular and cellular structures. [source] Distribution trends of colorectal adenoma and cancer: A colonoscopy database analysis of 11 025 Chinese patientsJOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, Issue 10 2010Yu Bai Abstract Background and Aim:, A left-to-right shift of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been reported in Western studies. However, few Asian studies have investigated the anatomic distribution of colorectal adenoma and CRC. We aimed to describe the time trends in the distribution of colorectal adenoma and CRC in a Chinese population. Methods:, A colonoscopy database was reviewed, and all consecutive patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms who underwent colonoscopy from 1998 to 2009 were identified. Data, including patients' sex, age, symptoms, and the number and anatomic locations of colorectal adenoma and CRC, were documented. Results:, A total of 11 025 patients were included in the final analysis; 1012 and 363 patients were diagnosed with colorectal adenoma and CRC, respectively. Overall, there were more distal than proximal adenomas (54.4% vs 37.9%), and the proportion of proximal adenomas remained stable from 1998,2006 to 2007,2009 (38.2% vs 37.6%). Similarly, there were more distal than proximal CRC (56.5% vs 42.4%), and the proportion of proximal CRC declined from 45.8% in 1998,2006 to 38.4% in 2007,2009. Colorectal adenoma and CRC were equally distributed among both sexes. For elderly patients (> 50 years), there was a non-significant trend towards more proximal adenoma and CRC. Conclusions:, The present study suggests no distal-to-proximal shift of colorectal adenoma and CRC among the Chinese population in Shanghai over the past 12 years. The distribution pattern of colorectal adenoma and CRC of Chinese patients is different from that of Western patients, who had more colorectal lesions located in the distal part. [source] Bowel obstruction associated with endoscopic tattooing of the colon with India inkASIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, Issue 3 2010Y Seki Abstract During a laparoscopic resection of small colorectal lesions, preoperative endoscopic marking with India ink is useful for identifying the location of the lesion. India ink has been thought to be a safe agent with few adverse effects. We herein report a case who suffered from postoperative abdominal pain resulting in bowel obstruction, due to massive adhesion around the area with India ink. A 61-year-old man with early transverse colon cancer underwent a laparoscopy-assisted transverse colon resection. Prior to the operation, endoscopic tattooing with India ink was performed. At the operation, spillage of India ink into the peritoneal cavity was observed. Many small black spots were thereafter seen on the peritoneum, mesentery and omentum, but neither severe inflammation nor any adhesion was noticed. The operation was performed without any difficulty. Though his immediate postoperative course was uneventful, a bowel obstruction gradually developed from a week postoperatively. Finally, he had to undergo a re-operation, and was found to have diffuse and massive adhesion around areas with India ink. Especially, severe omental adhesion involved and squeezed the transverse colon. A resection of the omentum with stenotic colon and re-anastomosis was performed. India ink can cause severe inflammation and adhesion when it accidentally leaks into the peritoneal cavity. 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