title: Intraoperative localization of right-sided small colonic lesions: a novel use of the cholangioscope.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We describe a novel use of the cholangioscope to help in the intraoperative localization of small colonic malignancies on the right side of the colon.
  
  
  METHODS
  A small incision was made at the base of the appendix and a cholangioscope was inserted into the ascending colon through the incised hole of the appendix.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The site of the lesion was precisely determined by palpating the distal end of the cholangioscope while observing the area right under it.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our procedure therefore appears to be worthy of consideration in patients with small colonic lesions on the right side of the colon in whom preoperative endoscopic marking techniques might otherwise be required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, National Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Utsunomiya
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saku
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Emi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ikejiri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saitsu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yakabe
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nonaka
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Muranaka
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yoshida
mesh_terms: D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008875:Middle Aged