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- G A Paspatis, P Nikolaou, M Velegraki, A Mpitouli, and M Fragaki.
- Department of Gastroenterology, Venizeleio General Hospital, Heraklion-Crete, Greece.
- Hippokratia. 2021 Jul 1; 25 (3): 134137134-137.
BackgroundEndocuff has been suggested as a safe and useful device facilitating complex endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in the sigmoid colon; however, the existing data are sparse. In this case series, we report our experience with endocuff in facilitating EMR in defiant polyps throughout the colon.Case SeriesIn colonoscopies where sufficient stability and, thus, reliable visualization of the lesion was not possible (defiant polyp), the endoscope was removed, and subsequently, an ENDOCUFF VISIONTM was mounted on its tip. Thereafter, the colonic area of interest underwent endoscopic re-examination. The study prospectively included fifteen patients with 16 sessile/flat polyps. Fifteen of the 16 EMRs were considered successful.ConclusionsThis case series indicates the use of endocuff as an auxiliary device for facilitating EMR in defiant colonic polyps. HIPPOKRATIA 2021, 25 (3):134-137.Copyright 2021, Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki.
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