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Endoscopic submucosal dissection and tunneling procedures using novel image-enhanced technique
Recent innovations in image-enhanced endoscopy allow early detection and management of GI lesions. In this study, we aim to analyze the utility of texture and color enhancement imaging (TXI) and red dichromatic imaging (RDI) during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and submucosal tunneling procedures.Endoscopic submucosal dissection of early-stage rectal cancer using full-time red dichromatic imaging to minimize and avoid significant bleeding
Management of bleeding during endoscopic resections (and even more so in endoscopic submucosal dissection [ESD]) is a critical aspect of the procedure. The low rectum has a higher risk of bleeding because of a rich venous plexus; this can increase procedure time compared with the proximal rectum.1 Red dichromatic imaging (RDI), a novel image-enhanced endoscopy technology, has been reported to improve the visibility of deep vessels and bleeding points compared with white-light imaging (WLI).2-4 WLI can be switched to RDI instantly with the press of a single button on the endoscope.
