Factors Associated with Fibrosis during Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: Does Pretreatment Biopsy Potentially Elicit Submucosal Fibrosis and Affect Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Outcomes?

Conclusions: Pretreatment biopsy causes submucosal fibrosis resulting in prolonged procedure times and incomplete resection. These findings suggest important benefits of avoiding biopsy before ESD.Digestion
Source: Digestion - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research