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Extent of Lymph Node Dissection for cStage I Siewert Type I/II Cancers Based on Lymph Node Metastasis Risk Stratification

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The optimal surgical strategy and extent of lymph node (LN) dissection for clinical Stage I (cStage I) adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) remain controversial. This study aimed to evaluate surgical outcomes and clarify the prevalence and distribution of LN metastasis according to tumor characteristics in cStage I Siewert ...
Masayoshi Terayama, Akihiko Okamura, Tomoyuki Irino, Naoki Takahashi, Jun Kanamori, Yu Imamura, Masaru Hayami, Motonari Ri, Souya Nunobe, Masayuki Watanabe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home-made Double-channel Endoscope for Pediatric Patients

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2007
Commercially available double-channel endoscopes are designed mainly for adults. We present our experience of using a home-made pediatric double-channel endoscope.
Man-Shan Kong
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Relationship Between Hospital Volume and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Analysis of the National Clinical Database in Japan

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
According to multivariable analysis conducted using a hierarchical logistic regression model, using VHH as the reference group, the odds ratios for mortality by hospital volume category were as follows: VLH, 2.70 (p < 0.0001); LH, 1.72 (p = 0.052); MH, 1.70 (p = 0.034); and HH, 1.43 (p = 0.173).
Soji Ozawa, Hiraku Kumamaru, Yuko Kitagawa, Kazuo Koyanagi, Junya Oguma, Harushi Udagawa, Hiroaki Miyata, Yasushi Toh, Hisahiro Matsubara   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic ligation technique for refractory gastrotracheal fistula

DEN Open
Endoscopic therapy has recently undergone remarkable progress, including the use of suturing procedures within the gastrointestinal tract using flexible endoscopes.
Hironari Shiwaku, Akio Shiwaku, Hiroki Okada, Hiroshi Kusaba, Kenji Maki, Hideki Shimaoka, Kosuke Yamauchi, Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Teppei Yamada, Fumihiro Yoshimura, Suguru Hasegawa   +10 more
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Pancreatic Atrophy: A Narrative Review and Surgical Interpretation

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Pancreatic parenchymal atrophy pattern and intraoperative margin assessment guide surgical strategy. ABSTRACT Despite recent advances in multimodal management, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma remains a fatal malignancy. Early detection of indirect findings of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is essential to improve treatment outcomes, drawing ...
Rika Fujino, Ken‐ichi Okada, Yohei Masugi, Eisuke Iwasaki, Masaki Mori   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Salvage Esophagectomy for T4 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This meta‐analysis of 208 cases shows that salvage esophagectomy for cT4 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma achieves a 72% R0 resection rate, offering a curative pathway for selected patients. However, it remains a high‐risk procedure with an 18% anastomotic leak rate and 30% major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III).
Makoto Sakai, Kengo Kuriyama, Kazue Nagai, Ken Shirabe, Hiroshi Saeki   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children – Today and Tomorrow

, 2018
Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy plays an indispensable role in the diagnosis and management of various pediatric GI disorders. While the pace of development of pediatric GI endoscopy has increased over the years, it remains sluggish compared to the ...
Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy, Zaheer Nabi
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Innovations in Gastric Cancer Surgery During Early Minimally Invasive Era and Future Perspectives

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
With continuing revelations in tumor biology and the emergence of artificial intelligence, new horizons for surgical innovation are opening. At the center of this transformative journey stands the innovative surgeon, driven by passion, guided by data, and steadfast in the commitment to patient safety and quality of life.
Reut El‐On, Young‐Woo Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Pylorus‐Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This review aims to outline the current evidence and future directions of PPG, focusing on the feasibility of extending its application beyond its traditional indications. ABSTRACT Pylorus‐preserving gastrectomy (PPG) is a function‐preserving surgery for clinically T1N0M0 (cT1N0M0) early gastric cancer (EGC) located in the middle third of the stomach ...
Sa‐Hong Kim, Hyuk‐Joon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of Bacterial Contamination and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Devices and in Personnel of Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Units

Medical Laboratory Journal, 2014
Background and Objective: This study was aimed to determine the extent of bacterial contamination and drug resistance patterns of isolates colonized in colonoscope and endoscope and in relevant personnel.
P Torabi, M Azimirad, Z Hasani, M Janmaleki, H Peirovi, M Alebouyeh, MR Zali   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources