Carbon Dioxide versus Air Insufflation in Gastric Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background/Aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with air insufflation is commonly used for the staging and treatment of early gastric carcinoma. However, carbon dioxide (CO2) use has been shown to cause less post-procedural pain and fewer adverse events. The objective of this study was to com...

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Main Authors: Ramkaji Baniya, Sunil Upadhaya, Jahangir Khan, Suresh K Subedi, Tabrez S Mohammed, Balvant K Ganatra, Ghassan Bachuwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hoon Jai Chun 2017-09-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2016-161.pdf