Two traction methods that can facilitate esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection

Figure 2 Classification of the traction direction. A: Vertical traction; B: Proximal traction; C: Proximal traction combined with hood traction; D: Diagonally proximal traction; E: Diagonally distal traction; F: Distal traction. Citation: Reprinted from Mitsuru Nagata. Advances in traction methods for endoscopic submucosal dissection: What is the best traction method and traction direction? World Journal of Gastroenterology 2022; 28: 1–22. Copyright © Mitsuru Nagata 2022. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc[9].