Effect of histologic differences between biopsy and final resection on treatment outcomes in early gastric cancer

ConclusionsAbout 10% of patients showed histologic discrepancy between biopsy and final resection with ER or gastrectomy. Histologic discrepancy can affect treatment outcomes, such as non-curative resection in ER or missing the opportunity for ER in gastrectomy.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research