The prevalence of high dysplastic colonic adenomatous polyps in a 3 year endoscopic retrospective study from a single clinical center [PDF]
Introduction: Many colon neoplastic tumors come from the malignancy of adenomatous polyps (70%-90%) that were not timely diagnosed in order to be resected.
Moldovan, Cosmin A.+2 more
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Distributed coding of endoscopic video [PDF]
Triggered by the challenging prerequisites of wireless capsule endoscopic video technology, this paper presents a novel distributed video coding (DVC) scheme, which employs an original hash-based side-information creation method at the decoder.
Barbarien, Joeri+6 more
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of a post-hepatectomy abscess using a lumen-apposing self-expandable metal stent with electrocautery-enhanced delivery system [PDF]
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of a post-hepatectomy abscess using a lumenapposing self-expandable metal stent with electrocautery-enhanced delivery ...
Attili, Adolfo Francesco+6 more
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Endoscopic scores for inflammatory bowel disease in the era of 'mucosal healing'. old problem, new perspectives [PDF]
The importance of the endoscopic evaluation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management has been recognized for many years. However, the modalities for reporting endoscopic activity represent an ongoing challenge.
Corleto, Vito Domenico+5 more
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Endoscopic findings and psychometric abnormalities: what is the relationship in upper endoscopic outpatients? [PDF]
Background. Psychological disorders are often associated with diseases of the upper digestive tract. Although emotions can influence gastrointestinal function in healthy individuals, psychological setting in upper gastrointestinal patients are unclear ...
ANGELINI, Rita+8 more
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Follow-up after curative resection for gastric cancer. Is it time to tailor it? [PDF]
There is still no consensus on the follow-up frequency and regimen after curative resection for gastric cancer. Moreover, controversy exists regarding the utility of follow-up in improving survival, and the recommendations of experts and societies vary ...
Antolino, L+5 more
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Laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs. Where do we stand now? A single-centered experience [PDF]
Introduction. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a rare type of gastrointestinal neoplasms. Resection with negative margins has been established as a mainstay treatment, but laparoscopic resections are still open to debate.
Alecu, Lucian+4 more
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Beta-blockers to prevent gastroesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Nonselective beta-adrenergic blockers decrease portal pressure and prevent variceal hemorrhage. Their effectiveness in preventing varices is unknown.
Bosch, J+12 more
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Safety and efficacy of etomidate and propofol anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing gastroscopy: A double-blind randomized clinical study [PDF]
The aim of the present study is to compare the safety, efficacy and cost effectiveness of anesthetic regimens by compound, using etomidate and propofol in elderly patients undergoing gastroscopy.
Cao, Chen+10 more
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Occurrence of gastric cancer and carcinoids in atrophic gastritis during prospective long-term follow up [PDF]
Objective. Atrophic gastritis (AG) is a risk condition for gastric cancer and type I gastric carcinoids. Recent studies assessing the overall risk of gastric cancer and carcinoids in AG at long-term follow up are lacking.
Annibale, Bruno+6 more
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