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What are the Appropriate Indications for Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Gastric Cancer? Analysis of 256 Endoscopically Resected Lesions

DOI

65

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0

References

2000

Year

Mitsuki Miyata, Yuta Yokoyama, N. Okoyama, Takashi Joh, Koji Seno, Michihito Sasaki, Hitomi Ohara, Tomoe Nomura, Kunio Kasugai, Masazumi ITOH
Endoscopy

Abstract

The appropriate indication for EMR for EGC is thought to be an intramucosal differentiated-type adenocarcinoma without ulceration or scarring, and no more than 15 mm in size regardless of macroscopic type. Periodic follow-up for at least 5 years is necessary.