Copyright
©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2015; 7(3): 192-205
Published online Mar 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i3.192
Published online Mar 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i3.192
Figure 5 Endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection procedure with longitudinal access.
A: A 2-cm longitudinal mucosal incision was created, approximately 5 cm over the submucosal tumor; B: Submucosal dissection was performed, making a submucosal tunnel until the tumor was visible; C: Dissection was performed along the margin of the tumor; D: Dissection was completed; E: After removing the tumor, potential bleeding foci were coagulated; F: Closing the entry with clips (adopted from Gong et al[46]).
- Citation: Kim HH. Endoscopic treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumor: Advantages and hurdles. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(3): 192-205
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i3/192.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i3.192