Endoscopic India Ink Marking of the Colonic Mucosa.
- Author:
Rin CHANG
;
Young Woon CHANG
;
Jung Il LEE
;
Byung Ho KIM
;
Hyo Jong KIM
;
Seok Ho DONG
;
Deug Young NA
;
Ho Gi CHEON
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Colon polyp;
India ink
- MeSH:
Adenoma;
Colon*;
Colonic Neoplasms;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
India*;
Ink*;
Mucous Membrane*;
Needles;
Polyps;
Prospective Studies;
Sclerotherapy
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1994;14(3):339-342
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
It is now generally accepted that most, if not all, colon cancers originate within previously benign adenomas. Endoscopic polyp resection and regular follow up endoscopic examination are essential for prevention of carcinoma fro benign adenoma. However, small colorectal polyps are difficult to recognize during follow up endoscopic examinations because of the lack of reliable endoscopic landmarkers. Endoscopic Indiaink marking of the colon was first described by Ponsky and King in l975. The method has subsequently been advocated by expert as the best available means to mark the site of a colonic lesion. We prospectively studied the effectiveness of India ink as a long term colonic mucosal marker. Twelve patients who were diagnosed as colorectal polyp had a India ink marking with standard sclerotherapy needle. All patients who were followed at 6 months interval (mean duration 13 months) continue to display intensely stained mucosa at the original sites. No side effects or complications were encountered. India ink appears to be a safe and effective long term marker for colonic mucosal lesions.
