An ultrasound model for predicting recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma after complete endoscopic resection [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is one of the most common malignancies involving the endocrine system. AIM: To explore the clinical value of ultrasound-based radiomics for predicting the recurrence of PTC after complete endoscopic resection.
Jianlin Lou +11 more
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A High Sensitivity 20-MHz Endoscopic Transducer With Integrated Miniature Amplifier
Endoscopic transducer with small size and high frequency has been widely studied and applied in medical ultrasound imaging. However, attenuation affects high frequency ultrasound waves to a greater degree than lower frequency waves, which results in ...
Zhile Han +6 more
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Insights into the role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided vascular therapy
Gastroesophageal variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The endoscopic injection of cyanoacrylate is considered as the first-line alternative for gastric varices treatment; however ...
Roberto Oleas, Carlos Robles-Medranda
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Assessment of Electromagnetic Tracking Accuracy for Endoscopic Ultrasound [PDF]
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally-invasive imaging technique that can be technically difficult to perform due to the small field of view and uncertainty in the endoscope position.
Pereira, S.P. +6 more
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Background and aim: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage is an alternative to failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Unfortunately, this procedure remains relatively less explored in Egypt due to its high cost, lack of adequate ...
Ahmed Youssef Altonbary +3 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound characteristics of pancreatic lymphoepithelial cysts: A case series from a large referral center. [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) of the pancreas are benign lesions that can mimic cystic neoplasms on imaging. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) features have not been well described.
Cramer, Harvey M. +5 more
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Qualitative elastography by endoscopic ultrasound in the restaging of the irradiated rectal tumor
Introduction: Qualitative endoscopic ultrasound elastography can identify fibrosis and differentiate it from residual tumor in the re-staging of patients with irradiated rectal tumors.
Misdrialis Martinez Romero +5 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage versus percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Ramkaji Baniya, Sunil Upadhaya, Seetharamprasad Madala, Subash Chandra Subedi, Tabrez Shaik Mohammed, Ghassan Bachuwa Hurley Medical Center, Michigan State University, Flint, MI, USA Abstract: The failure rate of endoscopic retrograde ...
Subedi SC +11 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound elastography
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a reference technique for diagnosing and staging several different diseases. EUS-guided biopsies and fine needle aspirations are used to improve diagnostic performance of cases where a definitive diagnosis cannot be obtained through conventional EUS.
Iglesias-Garcia, Julio +3 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of difficult-to-access liver abscesses
Objectives: Antibiotic therapy and percutaneous drainage have been the first-line treatments for liver abscesses. However, percutaneous drainage of abscesses may be challenging in difficult-to-access locations such as the caudate lobe.
Yung Ka Chin, Ravishankar Asokkumar
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