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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2015; 21(7): 2220-2224
Published online Feb 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i7.2220
Published online Feb 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i7.2220
Resection of multiple rectal carcinoids with transanal endoscopic microsurgery: Case report
Jiao-Lin Zhou, Guo-Le Lin, Hui-Zhong Qiu, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
Da-Chun Zhao, Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
Guang-Xi Zhong, Department of Ultrasound, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
Author contributions: Lin GL and Qiu HZ designed the research; Lin GL, Zhou JL, Zhao DC, Zhong GX and Qiu HZ performed the research; Zhou JL analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Guo-Le Lin, MD, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan Rd 1, Beijing 100730, China. linguole@126.com
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Received: June 30, 2014
Peer-review started: July 1, 2014
First decision: July 21, 2014
Revised: September 26, 2014
Accepted: November 30, 2014
Article in press: December 1, 2014
Published online: February 21, 2015
Peer-review started: July 1, 2014
First decision: July 21, 2014
Revised: September 26, 2014
Accepted: November 30, 2014
Article in press: December 1, 2014
Published online: February 21, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: A rare case of multiple small rectal carcinoids being successfully removed using the transanal endoscopic microsurgery technique. On the basis of careful preoperative evaluation and detailed postoperative pathological examination, transanal endoscopic microsurgery offers a safe, reliable and efficient alternative approach to the traditional surgeries for select patients with multiple rectal carcinoids.