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Video: Endoscopic mucosal resection
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Video: Endoscopic mucosal resection
By Mayo Clinic staffTranscript
Endoscopic mucosal resection, or EMR, uses a specially designed endoscope to remove suspect tissue from your esophagus. The tissue or polyp is first injected with a solution that raises a blister, allowing your doctor to remove the tissue without damaging the rest of the esophagus. The solution also helps decrease bleeding.
Suction is then used to further lift the growth up and away from surrounding tissue. A thin wire loop is slipped over the tissue, and an electric current is passed through the wire. This cuts the growth and helps to seal the wound. Once the growths are free, they're scooped up in a small wire basket and removed from the digestive tract for analysis in the lab.
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