Endoscopic mucosal resection is effective for laterally spreading lesions at the anorectal junction
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-319785
Abstract: Objective The optimal approach for removing large laterally spreading lesions at the anorectal junction (ARJ-LSLs) is unknown. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a definitive therapy for colorectal LSLs. It is unclear whether it is an… read more here.
Keywords: laterally spreading; lesions anorectal; anorectal junction; spreading lesions ... See more keywords
Choosing the best approach for laterally spreading lesions at the anorectal junction
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-322392
Abstract: We read with great interest the paper by Shahidi N et al concerning the resection of rectal lesions, particularly those in the anorectal junction, by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR).1 They found that EMR is effective,… read more here.
Keywords: best approach; anorectal junction; choosing best; approach laterally ... See more keywords
An anatomic anal sphincter-saving procedure for rectal cancers located at anorectal junction
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DOI: 10.1186/s12957-019-1672-y
Abstract: BackgroundThis study aims to present the feasibility of the open approach of hemilevator excision (HLE) as a promising alternative of the laparoscopic and/or robotic ones for the treatment of low rectal cancer extending to the… read more here.
Keywords: anal sphincter; anorectal junction; sphincter; anatomic anal ... See more keywords