Endoscopic full-thickness resection of upper GI lesions

Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) refers to the resection of a gastrointestinal lesion involving all layers of the endoluminal GI tract. These lesions may be involving any layer of the GI tract. However, most eFTR is performed for lesions that reach into the submucosa or deeper muscular layers. By definition eFTR results in an orifice that exposes the GI luminal contents with the peritoneum or adjacent organs. Therefore, the defect must be tightly closed to prevent spillage of luminal contents outside of the luminal GI tract.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research