Though not on most people’s radar, colon tattooing can be an excellent way to raise cancer awareness. Also known as endoscopic tattooing, this technique marks tumors and polyps in the colon with less risk than ever. Furthermore, biomaterial-based ink makes this technique even more helpful.
Endoscopic tattooing is an efficient method of marking colonic polyps and tumors for surgical or endoscopic resection, helping reduce both operating time and costs while increasing surgery success rates significantly. However, the current inks used for tattooing can spread rapidly, leading to adverse side effects like pseudotumor formation and abscess formation. Researchers have developed a new type of tattoo ink using metal-derived nanoparticles to address these challenges and improve cancer identification and removal procedures.
Endoscopic tattooing is a widely employed clinical technique to mark colorectal lesions for surgical resection or assist with endoscopic follow-up. Unfortunately, current inks used for tattooing tend to diffuse into surrounding tissue, leading to complications. New ink formulations that remain localized and enhance accuracy without causing adverse reactions are needed to improve the reliability of this procedure.
Memorial Tattoos are an ideal way to pay respects to loved ones who passed away from colon cancer and remember those who have successfully overcome the disease. Current tattoo inks used for endoscopic tattooing tend to diffuse into surrounding tissue, increasing the risk of complications. Researchers suggest the development of next-generation ink that retains tattooing for improved localization and reduces the risk of adverse reactions, which could improve accuracy during colon cancer screening procedures and other related treatments.
