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Endoscopic management of acute cholecystitis in high‐risk surgical patients: A comprehensive review article

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract Acute cholecystitis is frequently encountered in daily clinical practice, and early cholecystectomy is the standard therapy. In high‐risk surgical patients, such as those with advanced age, deteriorated performance status, or underlying diseases, conservative treatment is typically preferred to manage acute cholecystitis.
Akinori Maruta, Takuji Iwashita, Kensaku Yoshida, Shogo Shimizu, Masahito Shimizu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Previous Acute Coronary Syndrome

Gut and Liver, 2014
Background/AimsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered a high-risk procedure in patients with previous acute coronary syndrome (ACS); however, clinical studies are rare in the literature.
doaj   +1 more source

Optimal timing of precut sphincterotomy to prevent post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis in difficult biliary cannulation: A retrospective study

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
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, Keisuke Miyake, Mayuko Kawada, Katsunori Ishii, Takashi Fushimi, Noriyo Urata, Nozomu Wada, Ken Nishino, Mitsuhiko Suehiro, Miwa Kawanaka, Hidenori Shiraha, Ken Haruma, Hirofumi Kawamoto   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new device, LMA Gastro™, on the horizon for endoscopy procedures: A narrative review

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
Interventional endoscopy procedures are challenging for anaesthesiologists due to the various patient, procedural, logistic, and position-related issues.
Anju Gupta, A M Saranlal, Nishkarsh Gupta   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unexplained acute pancreatitis: the microlithiasis must be searched? [PDF]

, 2009
In a large number of patients, with episodes of acute pancreatitis the etiology is not identified, even after initial clinical history, detailed physical examination, laboratory tests and biochemical exams and an transabdominal ultrasound.
ARDENGH, José Celso, COELHO, Djalma Ernesto, COELHO, José Flávio, EULALIO, José Marcus Raso, MÓDENA, José Luiz Pimenta, SANTOS, José Sebastião dos   +5 more
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Covered Self‐Expanding Metal Stents Versus Multiple Plastic Stents in Treating Biliary Strictures Post‐Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Anastomotic biliary strictures are a common complication following orthotopic liver transplantation (post‐OLT), impacting morbidity and graft survival. This meta‐analysis evaluates the efficacy, safety, and cost‐effectiveness of covered self‐expanding metal stents (cSEMS) versus multiple plastic stents (MPS) for treating post‐OLT ...
Ygor Rocha Fernandes, Thiago Arantes de Carvalho Visconti, Marcelo Klotz Dall'Agnol, André Orsini Ardengh, Matheus de Oliveira Veras, Evellin Souza dos Santos Valentim, Marcos Eduardo Lera dos Santos, Sergio Eiji Matuguma, Wanderley Marques Bernardo, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallstone ileus treated with non-surgical conservative methods: a case report [PDF]

, 2015
INTRODUCTION: The preoperative diagnosis of gallstone ileus is challenging due to the variability of its presentation, often resulting in late diagnosis.
Fusetti, N, Maimone, A, Pezzoli, A, Pizzo, E   +3 more
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Japanese Multi‐Institution Study of Success Rates of Wire‐Guided Biliary Cannulation During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Relation to Guidewire tip Length (JMIT Study) (With Video)

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Wire‐guided cannulation (WGC) reportedly increases the successful biliary cannulation rate and reduces the risk of post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis. Currently, various types of guidewires are available.
Takeshi Ogura, Yuki Tanisaka, Masanari Sekine, Katsumasa Kobayashi, Hirotsugu Maruyama, Shinji Hirai, Hideyuki Shiomi, Minoru Shigekawa, Masaki Kuwatani, Kenji Ikezawa, Masahiro Itonaga, Mamoru Takenaka, Susumu Hijioka, Tsukasa Ikeura, Shinpei Doi, Nao Fujimori, Kazuya Koizumi, Yousuke Nakai, Tadahisa Inoue, Shuntaro Mukai, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Ryuki Minami, Koichiro Mandai, Atsuhiro Matsuda, Takuji Iwashita, Hiroki Kawashima, Takao Itoi   +26 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallbladder agenesis diagnosed intra-operatively: a case report [PDF]

, 2010
Introduction Agenesis of the gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly occurring in 13 to 65 people of a population of 100,000. The rarity of the condition, combined with clinical and radiologic features that are indistinguishable from those of more ...
Sachin Malde
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Prevention of Adverse Events in Endoscopic Ultrasound‐Guided Biliary Drainage

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
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, Hiroki Sakamoto, Takuya Doi, Masahiro Yamamura   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source