A task and performance analysis of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) surgery [PDF]
BACKGROUND: ESD is an endoscopic technique for en bloc resection of gastrointestinal lesions. ESD is a widely-used in Japan and throughout Asia, but not as prevalent in Europe or the US.
Bayrak, Coskun+13 more
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Morphological and endoscopic diagnostic criteria of serrated adenomas of the colon
The aim of review. To generalize literature data on endoscopic and morphological diagnostics of serrated adenomas of the colon. Key points. In 2010 a new variant of histological classification of colonic tumors have been accepted by WHO, according to ...
A. M. Nechipay+4 more
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A Case of Cecal Endometriosis Presenting as Subepithelial Tumor
Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic disease, characterized by the presence and growth of functional endometrial-like tissue outside uterus. This ectopic endometrial tissue is most commonly found in the peritoneum, ovaries and uterosacral ligaments, but
Min Sik Hwang+6 more
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Transverse colonic volvulus due to mesenteric fibromatosis: a case report
Background Colonic volvulus, a condition in which a colonic segment partially twists around its base, is the third leading cause of large bowel obstruction after colonic neoplasms and diverticular disease. However, volvulus of the transverse colon is the
Akihiro Yoshida+4 more
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Tracking accuracy evaluation of electromagnetic sensor-based colonoscope tracking method [PDF]
This paper reports a detailed evaluation results of a colonoscope tracking method. A colonoscope tracking method utilizing electromagnetic sensors and a CT volume has been proposed. Tracking accuracy of this method was evaluated by using a colon phantom.
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Estradiol regulates miR-135b and mismatch repair gene expressions via estrogen receptor-β in colorectal cells. [PDF]
Estrogen has anti-colorectal cancer effects which are thought to be mediated by mismatch repair gene (MMR) activity. Estrogen receptor (ER) expression is associated with microRNA (miRNA) expression in ER-positive tumors.
Fu, Lei+6 more
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Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Mesocolon: A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature
Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are an uncommon group of neoplasms. The visceral pleura is the most common site of origin of these tumors. The colonic mesentery is an unusual site of origin of SFTs. A pre-operative diagnosis of SFT is challenging as there
Madhur M Pardasani+5 more
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NeoUNet: Towards accurate colon polyp segmentation and neoplasm detection [PDF]
Automatic polyp segmentation has proven to be immensely helpful for endoscopy procedures, reducing the missing rate of adenoma detection for endoscopists while increasing efficiency. However, classifying a polyp as being neoplasm or not and segmenting it at the pixel level is still a challenging task for doctors to perform in a limited time.
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Machine learning-based colon deformation estimation method for colonoscope tracking [PDF]
This paper presents a colon deformation estimation method, which can be used to estimate colon deformations during colonoscope insertions. Colonoscope tracking or navigation system that navigates a physician to polyp positions during a colonoscope insertion is required to reduce complications such as colon perforation.
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Indication for and Effect of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Stage IIa (T3N0M0) Colon Cancer [PDF]
Purpose The efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) in stage IIa colon cancer is controversial. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing survival in patients with stage IIa colon cancer, the role of AC, and the indications for AC ...
Chul-Hyo Jeon, Min Ki Kim, In Kyu Lee
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