Endoscopic submucosal dissection for large laterally spreading tumors involving the ileocecal valve and terminal ileum

World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Jan 21;18(3):291-4. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i3.291.

Abstract

Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a challenging technique that enables en-bloc resection for large colorectal tumors, as laterally spreading tumors, particularly difficult, if the ileocecal valve and terminal ileum is involved. Herein, we report on one of 4 cases. The procedures, using a bipolar needle knife (B-Knife) to reduce the perforation risk and carbon dioxide instead of conventional air insufflation for patient comfort, achieved curative resections without any complications.

Keywords: B-Knife; Bipolar current needle knife; Colorectal neoplasms; Endoscopic mucosal resection; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; IT-Knife; Ileocecal valve; Laterally spreading tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Dissection / instrumentation
  • Dissection / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileocecal Valve / pathology*
  • Ileocecal Valve / surgery
  • Ileum / pathology*
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome