New Endoscopic Mucosectomy Technique for Early Cancer of Esophagus, Stomach, and Colon

A new, simplified technique for endoscopic mucosal resection using a transparent plastic cap (EMRC) was introduced. A total of fifty-four cases of mucosectomy of the esophagus, stomach and colon were successfully performed using this procedure causing no severe complications such as mass bleeding and perforation. During the short-term follow-up period, no recurrence of tumor was evident. We believe that because of its technical simpleness and safety this EMRC procedure will become accepted by many digestive endoscopists.