A Case of Impaired Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening Due to Sarcopenic Dysphagia Successfully Treated With Balloon Dilatation. [PDF]
Okamoto K +4 more
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Abstract Objectives Precut sphincterotomy is often performed when bile duct cannulation is difficult; however, the former has a higher risk of complications than conventional methods. Early precut reduces the risk of post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP).
Tomohiro Tanikawa +12 more
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Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic whole-stomach esophagectomy with preoperative pyloric balloon dilatation for esophageal cancer: a prospective multicenter case-series outcome. [PDF]
Nguyen H +5 more
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Prevention of Adverse Events in Endoscopic Ultrasound‐Guided Biliary Drainage
ABSTRACT Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided biliary drainage (EUS‐BD) is used when biliary drainage using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography fails. Recently, it has been adopted as a primary biliary drainage method, and its indications have expanded.
Hirotoshi Ishiwatari +3 more
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Cerebral air embolism followed by endoscopic balloon dilatation for esophageal strictures. [PDF]
Shoji R +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the clinical outcomes of peroral cholangiopancreatoscopy (POCPS) using the 9‐Fr eyeMAX for the diagnosis of pancreatobiliary diseases. Methods This retrospective study enrolled 43 patients who underwent POCPS using the 9‐Fr eyeMAX for diagnostic procedures at two tertiary referral centers between May 2023 and November ...
Haruo Miwa +17 more
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Successful prevention of balloon dilatation after complete circumferential endoscopic submucosal dissection including long-segment Barrett's esophagus. [PDF]
Okimoto K +6 more
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Abstract Objectives Over‐the‐scope clips (OTSCs) are considered an effective endoscopic tool for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding, including duodenal ulcers, mostly based on data from high‐volume centers with expert endoscopists. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety of OTSCs in regional hospital backgrounds and identify the factors ...
Akihiro Maruyama +5 more
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Sirolimus-coated Eustachian tube balloon dilatation for treating Eustachian tube dysfunction in a rat model. [PDF]
Kang JM +8 more
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