title: [Endoscopic mucosal resection of the colon and rectum].
abstract: EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection) is an endoscopic procedure where benign adenomas and superficial carcinomas can be removed from the gastrointestinal tract. The method is an alternative to laparoscopic and open surgery. This paper focuses on lesions of the colon and rectum, presenting the method, techniques, instruments and complications.
authors.affiliation: Bispebjerg Hospital, Kirurgisk Afdeling K, Endoskopiafsnittet. malmstroem@gmail.com
authors.forename: Marie Louise
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Malmstrøm
authors.forename: Søren
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meisner
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011351:Proctoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*