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Endoscopic submucosal dissection in Spain: outcomes and development possibilities
- Source :
- Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas, Vol 105, Iss 9, Pp 544-552 (2013)
- Publication Year :
- 2013
- Publisher :
- Aran Ediciones, 2013.
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Abstract
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) allows endoscopic, curative, en-bloc resection of superficial malignant or premalignant lesions. This procedure was conceived over 10 years ago in Japan, but has not experienced great expansion in Western countries for different reasons. This article reviews ESD indications and outcomes, and reflects on the reasons that prevent ESD from becoming common clinical practice in Western hospitals. Finally, recommendations on ESD training in our setting are made.
Details
- Language :
- English, Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 11300108
- Volume :
- 105
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.4f49a3b6ccbc45c8bc42cad72df7cbe5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4321/s1130-01082013000900006