Abdominal Key

Fig. 1.1 Endoscope system (colonoscope) Fig. 1.2 Biopsy port Fig. 1.3 Manipulation of the “biopsy port” to the 6 o’clock position (Reprinted with permission, Cleveland Clinic, Center for Medical Art…

Fig. 6.1 Fluoroscopic image of a catheter advanced into a malignant colonic stricture Fig. 6.2 Endoscopic image of a catheter crossing a malignant stricture Fig. 6.3 Endoscopic image of a…

Fig. 4.1 Subtypes of laterally spreading tumors (LSTs). (a) LST-G (H; homogenous type). (b) LST-G (MIX; mixed type). (c) LST-NG (F; flat elevated type). (d) LST-NG (PD; pseudo-depressed type) For…

Adult or pediatric colonoscope with monitor (CO2 insufflation if available) Indigo carmine diluted 50 % with injectable saline Endoscopic injector needle Endoscopic snare Endoscopic Roth net® (US Endoscopy, Mentor, OH)…

Excellent or good bowel preparation Straight colon Cooperative patient No proximal colon cancer Relatively fit patient with life expectancy >3 years Controlling the Colonoscope Control of the colonoscope is an…

Fig. 7.1 Illustration of twin grasper forceps to acquire tissue and pull into the endoscopic cap prior to deployment of the OTSC (Courtesy of Ovesco Endoscopy) Fig. 7.2 Image of…

Indications • The tumor does not have findings suggesting massive submucosal invasion (more than 1,000 μm) by endoscopic examination • Tumor diameter less than 20 mm Contraindications • Impaired organ function (cardiovascular, respiration,…