Clara Yzet et al. Traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for resection
of ileocecal valve neoplasia: a French retrospective multicenter case series
Ileocecal valve (ICV) lesions are technically challenging to resect. Although endoscopic
submucosal dissection (ESD) techniques have been described, the outcomes of traction-assisted
ESD are not known. This French retrospective multicenter case series examined 106
lesions, 59% of which invaded the terminal ileum. En bloc and R0 resection rates were
94% and 76%, respectively. R1 resection was associated with lesions involving the
anal lip and lesions that covered ≥75% of the ICV.
