Trans‐anal Foley catheter facilitates endoscopic submucosal dissection of a distal rectal tumor

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A transanal alpha-loop tube facilitates endoscopic submucosal dissection of a distal rectal tumor

“…Collapsing the lumen with frequent gas aspiration maintains thick submucosal tissue and stabilizes endoscope controllability during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) 1 2 . We introduced the placement of drainage tubes to drain gas and fluid 3 4 . Although we proved the usefulness of a Foley catheter as a drainage route from the rectum, its cost was not cheap, at 2000 Japanese yen (JPY).…”

Use of decompression drainage tubes for enhancement of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection

“…Abstract Text We have started using drainage tubes in the form of a Foley catheter or a flatus/naso-gastric tube connected with a low-pressure suction to facilitate colorectal saline immersion technique (SITE) pocket creation method ESD 1 2 3 4 5 . Low pressure suction decreased the need for through-the-scope suction of fluids and bubbles allowing a more efficient dissection, with increased speed.…”