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ABSTRACT Objectives To prevent cholangitis in patients with unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO), we recently implemented scheduled inside plastic stent (IS) exchange every 2–4 months. This study aimed to evaluate whether this strategy prevents cholangitis onset and reduces unplanned hospitalizations without increasing adverse events.
Joji Muramatsu +8 more
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The Use of Intraoperative Cholangiography During Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Samah Osailan +2 more
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ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the standard procedure for biliary drainage; however, access can be challenging in patients with altered anatomy or tumor‐related distortion. Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided biliary drainage (EUS‐BD) is a common alternative, yet it is not always feasible, particularly in patients with prior
Akinobu Koiwai +7 more
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The Role of Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopy in Patients with Hilar Strictures
Background/Aims: Various diagnostic advantages of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) for the determination of the range of tumor and for the characterization of cholangioscopic findings have been reported. The aim of our study is to evaluate
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Intestinal transplantation in children under FK 506 immunosuppression [PDF]
Intestinal transplantation, solitary (n = 3) or in combination with the liver (n = 7), was performed in 10 pediatric patients with intestinal failure. The liver was only replaced if there was liver failure and portal hypertension.
Adrian Casavilla +26 more
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Abstract Operative cholangiography was performed in 30 patients by a technique using a modified Foley catheter introduced into the common bile-duct after exploration. The visualization was satisfactory with flow into the duodenum, and additional stones, strictures, and congenital abnormalities were detected.
M T, Ya, D, Robinson, A A, Gunn
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Lung cancer represents a significant global health threat. Despite progress in treatment, metastasis continues to present a major clinical challenge. This article reviews the metastases of lung cancer to the liver, bone, and brain, focusing on clinical symptoms, molecular mechanisms, and treatment strategies.
Yunkui Zhang +4 more
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Incidences of high grade anastomotic and non‐anastomotic bile duct strictures on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography after pediatric liver transplantation were considerable. The severity of these bile duct strictures did not correlate with the severity of clinical outcomes.
Martijn V. Verhagen +4 more
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COMPARISON OF ULTRASOUND WITH ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY AND SURGERY IN THE DETECTION OF SITE AND CAUSE BILE DUCTS DILATATION [PDF]
background and Objectives: Ultrasound (US) is the initial imaging test used in the evaluation of patients with biliary tract disease. Our retrospective study was designed to evaluate the capacity of ultrasound to determine the cause and site of bile ...
تبرائی, یاسر +3 more
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P G, KEIL, G J, HEGSTROM, S J, ZOECKLER
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