In this installment of our video series Through the Scope, Rajesh Keswani, MD, MS, an associate professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, talks viewers through resection of a rectal carcinoid.
“Carcinoids often originate from deep mucosa and can be difficult to remove via conventional [endoscopic mucosal resection],” Dr. Keswani said. “Endoscopic full-thickness resection provides a safe and effective method to remove lesions where it is difficult to obtain a clear and deep margin.”
Stayed tuned for more videos with tips to improve your scoping techniques.
—GEN Staff