Previous reports on use of GIA devices
| Report | Year | Device | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelissier and Meyer (1) | 1979 | GIA | Villous tumours |
| Bailly et al (2) | 1993 | Endo-GIA | Carcinoids, villous polyps (intermediate and severe dysplasia or T1 carcinoma) |
| Pol et al (3) | 1996 | Endo-GIA | Benign and malignant polyps |
| Qureshi et al (4) | 1997 | MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA | Rectal polyps |
| Allison et al (5) | 2001 | Endo-GIA | Large rectal adenomas |
GIA = gastrointestinal anastomosis.