Endoscopic Mucosal Resection in Denver, CO

Potential complications of endoscopic mucosal resection are:

• Constricting of the esophagus: Extracting certain esophageal tumors can elevate the danger of scarring, which constricts the esophagus. This could lead to trouble swallowing and require additional treatment.
• Bleeding: This is the most usual difficulty and can usually be noticed and amended during the process.
• Puncture (perforation): There is a slight danger of a puncture in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, based on the size and place of the lesion that is taken out.

Connect with your Denver, CO gastrointestinal physician or get prompt care if you develop any of the listed signs or symptoms after you receive an endoscopic mucosal resection:

• Bright red blood in the stool
• Black stool
• Chills
• Passing out
• Chest or abdominal discomfort
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Vomiting

A review meeting with your gastroenterologist at Colorado Gastroenterology will be scheduled to review the conclusions of your endoscopic mucosal resection and the findings of any biopsy exams done on tissue specimens. Some questions to raise with your doctor are:

• How will you supervise my health?
• What were the findings of the lab tests? Do I have cancer?
• Were you able to extract all unusual tissue?
• Do I need to see a cancer physician (oncologist)?
• If I have cancer, will I require supplementary procedures?

Typically, you will have another upper endoscopy or colonoscopy some months after your procedure to ensure that the lesion is completely removed. When you have your original procedure, your physician may stain the region of the extracted polyp with ink (tattoo) so that the section can be readily examined when you have any later exams. The needs for additional follow-up appointments will depend on the outcomes of these secondary findings.