What is Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)? Endoscopic submucosal resection (EMR) is a minimally invasive advanced endoscopic procedure which is used to remove or resect pre-cancerous or early cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). Lesions or masses are isolated and fluid is injected underneath to ‘lift’ the area. It is then cut out using a …
Abdominal pain has a variety of causes ranging from organs part of or around the gastrointestinal tract, organs in the pelvis (kidneys), and structures in the chest (heart, aorta). Any pain clinically is described under the sub-headings of ‘SOCRATES’ which includes Site, Onset, Character, Radiation, Associated features, Time, Exacerbation due to, and Severity. After a …
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What is Endoscopic submucosal dissection? Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a minimally invasive advanced endoscopic procedure which is used to remove or resect pre-cancerous or early cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). It is done under general anesthesia and is done mostly on an outpatient basis. It is done using a high-definition upper GI endoscope …
What is Endoscopic ultrasound? Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure to assess the digestive (gastrointestinal) tract, especially the mucosal lining. The procedure employs a modified endoscope that uses high-frequency sound waves. This enables a more detailed view of the lining of the digestive tract. Structures near the lining of the tract which include …
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Gallbladder polyps are masses of cells that are seen on the inner lining of the gallbladder. Most are benign asymptomatic incidental findings (found on USG). However, a small percentage (0.5-2%) may be cancerous. In such cases, early is key for curative treatment and long-term survival. Types of Polyps – 1. Benign a) pseudo-tumors (cholesterol polyps, …
