thickness resection (EFTR) is emerging as a therapeutic option for the treatment of
subepithelial tumors and epithelial neoplasia with significant fibrosis. EFTR may be
categorized as “exposed” and “nonexposed.” In exposed EFTR, the full-thickness resection
is undertaken with a tunneled or nontunneled technique, with subsequent closure of the
defect. In nonexposed EFTR, a secure serosa-to-serosa apposition is achieved before full …