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Endoscopy : an evolving speciality [PDF]

, 2005
The practice of endoscopy has been rapidly changing due to new emerging technologies and novel techniques. There has been more focus on colonoscopy training with the development of structured programmes including simulators.
Arebi, Naila, Saunders, Brian P., Surgical Procedures, Endoscopic   +2 more
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Prognostic Impact of Bone Mineral Density Reduction During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NAC) in Patients Undergoing NAC Followed by Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
The association between BMD reduction during NAC and the worse prognosis remains unknown, although NAC followed by esophagectomy is a standard treatment for advanced ESCC. This study appeared that BMD massive reduction was an independent prognostic factor on OS (HR, 3.30; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.69–6.55) and RFS (HR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.19–3.63 ...
Kazuhide Sato, Keita Takahashi, Yoshitaka Ishikawa, Naoko Fukushima, Takahiro Masuda, Takanori Kurogochi, Masami Yuda, Akira Matsumoto, Kazuto Tsuboi, Yuichiro Tanishima, Fumiaki Yano, Ken Eto   +11 more
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Challenges in Implementing Endoscopic Resection for T2 Colorectal Cancer

Gut and Liver
The current standard treatment for muscularis propria-invasive (T2) colorectal cancer is surgical colectomy with lymph node dissection. With the advent of new endoscopic resection techniques, such as endoscopic full-thickness resection or endoscopic ...
Katsuro Ichimasa, Shin-ei Kudo, Ker-Kan Tan, Jonathan Wei Jie Lee, Khay Guan Yeoh   +4 more
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Can intraoperative manometry influence the outcome of the surgical treatment of achalasia? [PDF]

, 2019
Introduction. Achalasia is defined as incomplete or even absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter secondary to the chronic degeneration of unspecified etiology of the myenteric nerve plexus. Material and method.
Alecu, Lucian, Ivascu, Robert, Mihaila, Daniela, Mirea, Liliana, Slavu, Iulian, Tulin, Adrian   +5 more
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Survival Outcomes of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Who Underwent Salvage Esophagectomy: A Literature Review and Results From Two High‐Volume Centers

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study aimed to investigate survival outcomes, the efficacy of lymph node (LN) dissection, and recurrence patterns in 69 patients who underwent R0 salvage surgery for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Of note, abdominal LN metastases had a negative impact on survival in our series.
Kotaro Sugawara, Koichi Yagi, Takashi Fukuda, Shoh Yajima, Daiji Oka, Yoshiyuki Miwa, Shuichiro Oya, Asami Okamoto, Raito Asaoka, Yoshifumi Baba   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic resection of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: current standards of treatment

eGastroenterology
Colorectal cancer is a significant public health concern, and large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps pose a substantial risk for malignancy and incomplete resection, which may lead to interval cancer.
Mahsa Taghiakbari, Daniel von Renteln, Roupen Djinbachian, Dong Hyun Danny Kim   +3 more
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Patterns of injury and violence in Yaoundé Cameroon: an analysis of hospital data. [PDF]

, 2010
BackgroundInjuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of injuries are extremely limited.
Bilounga Ndongo, Chancelline, Etoundi Mballa, Georges Alain, Hyder, Adnan A, Juillard, Catherine, Stevens, Kent A   +4 more
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Nationwide Trends in Short‐Term Outcomes After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Pre‐ and Post‐COVID‐19 Analysis From the Japanese National Clinical Database, 2018–2023

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Despite initial challenges, the healthcare system of Japan effectively managed rectal cancer surgeries during and after the COVID‐19 pandemic. Robotic surgery became more widely adopted, and complication rates improved, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in surgical care.
Ryo Seishima, Hideki Endo, Hiromichi Maeda, Taizo Hibi, Masashi Takeuchi, Yusuke Takemura, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Akinobu Taketomi, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yasuyuki Seto, Hideki Ueno, Masaki Mori, Ken Shirabe, Yuko Kitagawa   +13 more
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Salvage endoscopic resection in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma after chemoradiotherapy

Endoscopy International Open, 2018
Background and study aims For early esophageal adenocarcinoma, endoscopic resection is an accepted curative treatment with an excellent long-term prognosis.
Irma C. Noordzij, Wouter L. Curvers, Clément J. Huysentruyt, Grard A.P. Nieuwenhuijzen, Geert-Jan Creemers, Maurice J.C. van der Sangen, Erik J. Schoon   +6 more
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The role of midfacial degloving in modern rhinological practice [PDF]

, 1999
The midfacial degloving approach has been available for twenty five years and is slowly increasing in popularity in the management of extensive benign lesions of the sinonasal region, for selected malignancy in this area and to afford access to the ...
Howard, DJ, Lund, VJ
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