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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2011; 17(21): 2592-2596
Published online Jun 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i21.2592
Table 2 Endoscopic submucosal dissection outcomes
Result of resectionn (%)
Complete resection877 (87.7)
En bloc resection953 (95.3)
Free margin of en bloc resection901 (90.1)
Failure of en bloc resection6 (0.6)
ESD time (min), mean ± SD47.8 ± 38.3
Submucosal invasion of tumor74 (7.4)
Lymphovascular invasion of tumor30 (3.0)