Accuracy of Endosonography in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Jaundice
<p><strong>Background and Objectives:</strong> Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been used as the method of choice in assessment of obstructive jaundice for a long time.
R Sotoudeh Manesh
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Objective: To compare the precision of double contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (DCEUS) to endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in preoperative T staging of gastric cancers.Methods: This retrospective study consisted of 158 pathologically confirmed gastric ...
Liang Wang +7 more
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Portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy: an ongoing clinical challenge. [PDF]
ObjectivesPortal vein thrombosis (PVT) following open splenectomy is a potentially lethal complication with an incidence of up to 6%. The objective of this report is to describe our management of a recent laparoscopic case, discuss current therapies, and
Kee, Stephen T +4 more
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Toward Wireless Implantable Robotic Systems Driven by Magnetic Field for Personalized Therapy
Robotic materials are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling sensing and actuation at small scales. This perspective highlights recent advances in magnetic materials and magnetically actuated devices for wireless sensing, actuation, and energy harvesting toward implantable robotic systems for closed‐loop therapy.
Yusheng Wang, Ruijian Ge, Xiaoguang Dong
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Endoscopic intervention in obstructive renal papillary necrosis
To evaluate the usefulness of ultrasonography, endoscopic retrieval, and the outcome of patients with diabetes mellitus presenting with ureteric obstruction caused by necrosed renal papillae.
V Chandrashekar Rao +3 more
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A rare cause of esophageal stenosis: Compression due to a thoracic osteophyte
Several cases of esophageal stenosis caused by cervical vertebral osteophytes have been reported; however, few reports of esophageal stenosis caused by thoracic osteophytes are available.
Suguru Miida +8 more
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Mediastinal Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Diagnosed by Endosonographic Fine Needle Aspiration
Isolated mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis is clinically rare. Its clinical presentation may mimic an esophageal submucosal tumor by extrinsic compression. A 26-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for an esophageal subepithelial tumor.
Joonhwan Kim +7 more
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The 100 most cited articles investigating the radiological staging of oesophageal and junctional cancer: a bibliometric analysis [PDF]
Objectives Accurate staging of oesophageal cancer (OC) is vital. Bibliometric analysis highlights key topics and publications that have shaped understanding of a subject.
A Chak +109 more
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TacScope: A Miniaturized Vision‐Based Tactile Sensor for Surgical Applications
TacScope is a compact, vision‐based tactile sensor designed for robot‐assisted surgery. By leveraging a curved elastomer surface with pressure‐sensitive particle redistribution, it captures high‐resolution 3D tactile feedback. TacScope enables accurate tumor detection and shape classification beneath soft tissue phantoms, offering a scalable, low‐cost ...
Md Rakibul Islam Prince +3 more
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