Efficacy of endoscopic mucosal resection for management of small duodenal neuroendocrine tumors

Sagar R. Shroff, Vladimir M. Kushnir, Sachin B. Wani, Neil Gupta, Sreenivasa S. Jonnalagadda, Faris Murad, Dayna S. Early, Daniel K. Mullady, Steven A. Edmundowicz, Riad R. Azar

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Abstract

Background: Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for small (< 20 mm) duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) remains controversial because of their rarity. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with surgically or endoscopically resected duodenal NETs from 2001 to 2011. The primary outcome is the rate of disease-free status following resection. A secondary outcome is the sensitivity of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in determining NET appropriateness for EMR. Results: Thirty patients underwent resection of duodenal NETs (EMR 20, surgery 10). Tumor was present at the margins in 40% of EMR-resected NETs and 10% of surgically resected NETs. Five patients who underwent EMR had residual disease treated with repeat EMR (3) and surgery (2). EUS demonstrated 96% sensitivity in determining lesions limited to the submucosa. Conclusions: EMR for small duodenal NETs can be a safe and effective alternative to surgery in carefully selected patients. EUS is a useful adjunct in determining depth of invasion for duodenal NETs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e134-e139
JournalSurgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
Volume25
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 11 2015

Keywords

  • Carcinoid
  • Duodenum
  • EMR
  • EUS
  • Neuroendocrine
  • Tumor

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