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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2016; 22(26): 5917-5926
Published online Jul 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i26.5917
Table 2 Traction method based on the anatomical site
Head and neckEsophagusStomachColon and rectum
Clip with line methodNo report, but theoretically possibleVery usefulUseful, especially in the greater curvature of gastric bodyModified method is useful in any colon
External forceps methodUsefulUsefulDifficult in the cardia and the lesser curvature of upper gastric bodyRectum only
Clip and snare methods using prelooping techniqueNo report, but theoretically possibleNo report, but theoretically possibleUsefulUseful, but requires overtube in deep colon
Internal traction methodNo reportNo reportDifficult in the pylorus and the cardiaUseful
Double scope methodNo report, but theoretically possibleNo reportUsefulRectum only