Introduction. Endoscopic Full-thickness Resection (EFTR) consists of the full-thickness resection of a limited portion of the digestive wall immediately followed by defect closure. This technique has been proposed for the resection of selected lesions not amenable to conventional endoscopic resection. Objective. The aim of this work is to describe the first three cases of colonic EFTR performed in Argentina. Material and methods. Three patients are described, one with a laterally spreading tumor of approximately 35-40 mm (n = 1) and two with an incomplete adenoma resection with a scar and a non-lifting sing (n = 2). After tumor delineation using a marking probe, EFTR was performed using the full thickness resection device (FTRD, Ovesco, Germany). Antibiotic prophylaxis was prescribed, abdominal plain film was performed 5 hours after the procedure and hospital discharge was granted after twenty four hours. Results. The resection of the lesions was macroscopically complete and no signs of perforation or significant bleeding were detected. Histopathological examination confirmed the complete resection of a tubulovillous (n = 2) and a tubular (n = 1) adenoma, all with high-grade dysplasia. No complications were detected during the follow up. Conclusion. It was concluded that the EFTR is an innovative technique that was effective and safe used in this small series of patients as an alternative to surgery.
Resección endoscópica transmural del colon. Reporte de tres casos
