Introduction
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an established treatment for gastric neoplasms.
However, gastric ESD at the greater curvature of the fundus near the cardia is a challenging
procedure because of its technical difficulties [1]. Here, we report the usefulness of a modified attachment method using an S-O clip
(ZEON Medical, Japan) [2]
[3]
[4] and multibending scope (M-scope, GIF-2T240M; Olympus, Japan) for ESD at this location.
Video
A 58-year-old man underwent ESD for a 10-mm type 0-IIa tumor (gastric adenocarcinoma
of fundic-gland type) at the greater curvature of the fundus near the cardia ([Fig. 1]). A conventional endoscope could not reach this lesion with good operability for
ESD. We selected the M-scope to reach this lesion and improve the operability for
ESD.
Fig. 1 White light images of early gastric cancer (gastric adenocarcinoma of fundic-gland
type). A 0-IIa lesion was located at the greater curvature of the fundus near the
cardia. Pathological diagnosis: U, 0-IIa, 9x6 mm, gastric adenocarcinoma of fundic-gland
type, pT1b/SM2(600 µm), UL0, Ly0, V0, HM0, VM0.
After the lesion was separated from the peripheral mucosa circumferentially using
a dual knife (KD-650 L, Olympus) and IT knife2 (KD-611 L, Olympus), the anchor site
was marked with the dual knife. An S-O clip was attached to the edge of the oral side
of this lesion ([Fig. 2a]) and the S-O clip was anchored on the opposite side at the greater curvature in
the upper third of the stomach to place the spring extension in the appropriate direction
([Fig. 2b]). Good visualization of the submucosa and adequate traction were obtained with extension
of the spring ([Fig. 2c]). Even with respirator movement and technical difficulties, resection was performed
safely with the dual knife in 25 minutes with no complications ([Video 1], [Fig. 2 d]). Although natural traction can be obtained in this location to flap up the specimen,
it is difficult to manipulate the entry to create the flap because the traction force
gets weaker during the first half of the ESD procedure and the endoscope faces the
lesion vertically. This problem was overcome with combined use of an S-O clip and
M-scope to obtain good visualization of the submucosa and good operability for ESD
and it was as easy as using dental floss for clip traction [5]. Therefore, this method may contribute to making the ESD procedure technically less
complicated without compromising safety, especially during flap creation. We believe
that this newly developed procedure is useful for not only beginners but also specialists.
Fig. 2 Traction ESD with an S-O clip. a After circumferential mucosal incision, an S – O
clip was applied to the edge of the oral side of the lesion. b The S-O clip was anchored
on the opposite side at the greater curvature in the upper third of the stomach. c
Good visualization of the submucosa and adequate traction were obtained. d Complete
en bloc resection was achieved without any complications.
Video 1 showing the usefulness of the modified attachment method using an S-O clip and M-scope
for gastric ESD at the greater curvature of the fundus near the cardia.
