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3D printing for bio-synthetic biliary stents [PDF]

, 2019
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing method that holds great potential in a variety of future patient-specific medical technologies.
Alexander, Jonathan Steven, Ballard, David, Boktor, Moheb, Boktor, Moheb, Boyer, Christen J., Ghali, G.E., Huebert, Robert, Samant, Hrishikesh, Wang, Yuping, White, Luke, Woerner, Jennifer E.   +10 more
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Indications for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Drainage: For Benign or Malignant Cases?

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2018
Background and Aims. Recurrent pancreatitis associated with pancreatic strictures requires treatment with endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP), but it is sometimes technically unsuccessful. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic drainage (EUS-PD)
Daisuke Uchida, Hironari Kato, Yosuke Saragai, Saimon Takada, Sho Mizukawa, Shinichiro Muro, Yutaka Akimoto, Takeshi Tomoda, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Shigeru Horiguchi, Hiroyuki Okada   +10 more
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Safety and efficacy of esophageal stents for esophageal anastomotic strictures: A 10-year single-center experience

International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2022
Background : : The aim of this study was to determine whether esophageal stent placement in recurrent and refractory post-esophagectomy anastomotic strictures improves clinical outcomes and prolongs the intervals between re-interventions.
Sundus Bilal, Saad Muhammad Saeed, Zeeshan Siddique, Muhammad Saqib, Shahana Shahid, Muhammed Aasim Yusuf   +5 more
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Interstitial laser therapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia [PDF]

, 1999
The objective of interstitial laser coagulation (ILC) of benign prostatic enlargement is to achieve a marked volume reduction and to decrease bladder outlet obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms with minimal morbidity.
Muschter, Rolf, Whitfield, Hugh
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Updated management of malignant biliary tract tumors: an illustrative review [PDF]

, 2016
The management of malignant biliary tumors (MBTs) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Guidelines and methods of staging for biliary tumors have recently been released by main international societies, altering the clinical and radiologic
Cannavale, Alessandro, Catalano, Carlo, Fanelli, Fabrizio, Fiocca, Fausto, Gazzetti, Marianna, Maher, Ben, Santoni, Mariangela   +6 more
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Self-Expanding Metal Stenting in the Management of a Benign Colonic Stricture

Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2016
Colonic postanastomotic strictures occur in 1.5–8% of patients following colorectal surgery. Traditionally, colonic strictures were treated by multiple modalities including endoscopic dilatation.
Kegan Jessamy, Nuri Ozden, Howard M. Simon, Semaan Kobrossi, Ezinnaya Ubagharaji   +4 more
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Endometriosis: A Rare Cause of Large Bowel Obstruction. [PDF]

, 2018
Large bowel obstruction can result in significant morbidity and mortality, especially in cases of acute complete obstruction. There are many possible causes, the most common in adults being colorectal cancer.
Alexandrino, G, Carvalho, R, Horta, D, Lourenço, L, Reis, J, Sobrinho, C   +5 more
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Management of Recurrent Cholangitis in Patient with Iatrogenic Bile Duct Stricture [PDF]

, 2015
Iatrogenic bile duct stricture is the most common causes of benign bile duct stricture. Several studies reported that approximately 80% of benign strictures occur following injury during a cholecystectomy.
Makmun, D. (Dadang), Oktaramdani, T. (Tessa), Syam, A. F. (Ari)   +2 more
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Management of Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Duct Strictures [PDF]

Clinical Endoscopy, 2018
The diagnosis and management of pancreatic strictures, whether malignant or benign, remain challenging. The last 2 decades have seen dramatic progress in terms of both advanced imaging and endoscopic therapy.
Enad Dawod, Michel Kahaleh
doaj   +1 more source

Endoscopic management of difficult benign biliary and pancreatic strictures using a wire-guided cystotome: experience with 25 cases

Endoscopy International Open, 2018
Background and study aims Endoscopic management using standard accessories is the preferred modality for treatment of benign biliary strictures. However, with difficult strictures, there is frequently failure of endoscopic therapy.
Rajesh Puri, Sumit Bhatia, Rinkesh K. Bansal, Randhir Sud   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source