Endoscopic submucosal dissection using the “Clutch Cutter” for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

ESD using the Clutch Cutter appears to be a safe, easy, and technically efficient method for resecting early esophageal squamous cell carcinomas.

Clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal neoplasms: a multicenter retrospective cohort study

“…The use of carbon dioxide insufflation during esophageal ESD has reduced postoperative mediastinal emphysema [21]. Grasping-type scissor knives have allowed safe conditions to be confirmed immediately before dissection [18,19,22]. In addition, the development of steroid therapy for the prevention of postoperative stricture has proven effective, and has been gradually adopted in recent years [14,15].…”

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection with a scissor‐type knife and a traction device

“…All of the cutting edge of this knife is serrated, different from other scissor‐shaped knives (Fig. a) . This knife enables mucosal incision, submucosal dissection and hemostasis .…”

“…1a). 1,2 This knife enables mucosal incision, submucosal dissection and hemostasis. 3 This knife should also never cause perforation due to unintentional movements.…”

Endoscopic submucosal dissection for rectal carcinoid tumour using the Clutch Cutter

“…Therefore, theoretically, the CC can accurately control the depth of submucosal exfoliation with endoscopic image guidance. In our previous studies of early gastrointestinal epithelial tumours, we resected tumours safely, easily and without unintentional incision employing the CC for ESD . In this report, we describe a new ESD technique using the CC for rectal carcinoid tumours.…”