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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2007; 13(27): 3657-3661
Published online Jul 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i27.3657
Published online Jul 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i27.3657
Endoscopic mucosal resection of early gastric cancer: Experiences in Korea
Jun Haeng Lee, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
Jae J Kim, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Jae J Kim, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-710, South Korea. jjkim@smc.samsung.co.kr
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Received: April 24, 2007
Revised: April 25, 2007
Accepted: April 27, 2007
Published online: July 21, 2007
Revised: April 25, 2007
Accepted: April 27, 2007
Published online: July 21, 2007
Abstract
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been established as one of the treatment options for early gastric cancer (EGC). However, there are many uncertain areas such as indications of EMR, best treatment methods, management of complications and follow-up methods after the procedure. Most studies on this topic have been carried out by researchers in Japan. In Korea, gastric cancer is the most common malignant disease, and the second leading cause of cancer death. In these days, EMR for EGC is widely performed in many centers in Korea. In this review, we will provide an overview of the techniques and outcomes of EMR in Korea.