Current status of endoscopic resection for small rectal neuroendocrine tumors

Figure 2 Endoscopic intermuscular dissection in a rectal neuroendocrine tumor. A: The lesion from case 2 (Figure 1C and D) was treated with intermuscular dissection. After circumferential incision, traction was applied with clips and a loop; B and C: During dissection, the circular muscle layer was carefully removed till the outer longitudinal muscle was fully exposed; D: Clips were used to close the mucosal defect.