What is endoscopic mucosal resection?
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an ambulatory treatment that permits doctors to take out tumors just under the intestinal lining without an operation. Using an endoscope (a pliable, cylindrical device), our GI Alliance of Illinois gastroenterologists can look inside the body with a great level of detail. During the same procedure, they can take out growths, including upper GI or colon nodules, that may have alternatively necessitated an operation. If you need to schedule an endoscopic mucosal resection, please reach out to your nearest GI Alliance of Illinois location to request a consultation.
What are the benefits of endoscopic mucosal resection?
Endoscopic mucosal is performed to remove irregular tissues from the lining of the gastrointestinal system and is a minimally invasive treatment choice compared to a surgical procedure that requires a cut through the skin and/or removing a part of the GI tract. Your provider may suggest this method to address certain early-level cancers or precancerous tumors.
A few of the conditions that EMR has been utilized to treat include:
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Noncancerous growths of the uterus (leiomyomas)
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Colorectal polyps
- Colorectal cancer
- Cancer of the small intestine (duodenum)
- Esophageal cancer
If you have any of the above troubles and wish to find out more regarding this method, contact GI Alliance of Illinois as soon as possible.
What are the possible complications of endoscopic mucosal resection?
Potential difficulties associated with endoscopic mucosal resection procedures involve:
- Bleeding: This is the most routine complication and can frequently be discovered and rectified during the procedure.
- Puncture (perforation): There is a very small chance that a puncture in the wall of the digestive tract can occur when removing these lesions. Most of the time this can even be repaired at the time of the procedure.
Call your Illinois gastroenterologist or get emergency care if you notice any of the listed signals or symptoms after you receive an endoscopic mucosal resection:
- Passing out
- Bright red blood in the stool
- Chills
- Trouble breathing
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Black stool
- Chest or abdominal pain
When will I get the findings of my endoscopic mucosal resection?
An additional appointment with your gastroenterologist at GI Alliance of Illinois will be scheduled to review the conclusions of your endoscopic mucosal resection and the findings of any biopsy tests conducted on tissue samples.
