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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2015; 21(10): 2982-2987
Published online Mar 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.2982
Published online Mar 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.2982
Endoscopic resection using band ligation for esophageal SMT in less than 10 mm
Joung Boom Hong, Cheol Woong Choi, Hyung Wook Kim, Dae Hwan Kang, Su Bum Park, Su Jin Kim, Dong Jun Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do 626-770, South Korea
Author contributions: Choi CW designed research; Choi CW and Kim HW performed research; Kang DH, Park SB, Kim SJ and Kim DJ collected data; Hong JB analyzed data and wrote the paper.
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Correspondence to: Cheol Woong Choi, PhD, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Beomeori, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 626-770, South Korea. luckyace@hanmail.net
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Received: August 25, 2014
Peer-review started: August 26, 2014
First decision: September 15, 2014
Revised: October 11, 2014
Accepted: November 30, 2014
Article in press: December 1, 2014
Published online: March 14, 2015
Processing time: 203 Days and 5.7 Hours
Peer-review started: August 26, 2014
First decision: September 15, 2014
Revised: October 11, 2014
Accepted: November 30, 2014
Article in press: December 1, 2014
Published online: March 14, 2015
Processing time: 203 Days and 5.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: In cases of esophageal tumors originating in the submucosal layer, we consider that endoscopic resection may be necessary if esophageal biopsy results are non-conclusive. Endoscopic resection using band ligation is effective for diagnosis and treatment of lesions measuring less than 10 mm in diameter.