Endoscopic mucosal resection
| Endoscopic mucosal resection | |
|---|---|
| Term | Endoscopic mucosal resection |
| Short definition | endoscopic mucosal resection (en-doh-SKAH-pik myoo-KOH-sul ree-SEK-shun) A procedure in which an endoscope is used to remove abnormal growths or tissue from the lining of the Remove the digestive tract without open surgery. An endoscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
endoscopic mucosal resection - (pronounced) (en-doh-SKAH-pik myoo-KOH-sul ree-SEK-shun) A procedure in which an endoscope is used to remove abnormal growths or tissue from the lining of the Remove the digestive tract without open surgery. An endoscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. The endoscope can be inserted through the mouth into the esophagus, stomach, or upper part of the small intestine, or it can be inserted through the anus into the large intestine. Special instruments are then inserted through the endoscope to remove the abnormal tissue, which is examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Sometimes the abnormal tissue is suctioned out, or a solution is injected around the abnormal tissue to separate it from other tissue before it is removed. Endoscopic mucosal resection can be used to diagnose and treat early-stage cancer of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, or rectum. It can also be used to treat Barrett's esophagus or other precancerous conditions of the digestive tract
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Wikipedia's article - Endoscopic mucosal resection
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