Laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs. Where do we stand now? A single-centered experience [PDF]
, 2019 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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High concordance between trained nurses and gastroenterologists in evaluating recordings of small bowel video capsule endoscopy (VCE) [PDF]
, 2018 Background & Aims: The video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is an accurate and validated tool to investigate the entire small bowel mucosa, but VCE recordings interpretation by the gastroenterologist is time-consuming.
Annibale, B +6 more
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the Treitz’s angle– a very rare cause of high bowel obstruction [PDF]
, 2016 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are somewhat rare gastrointestinal tumors - approximately 1% to 3% incidence, but they are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
Georgescu, Lota Corina +3 more
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Occurrence of acute oesophageal necrosis (black oesophagus) in a single tertiary centre [PDF]
, 2019 Acute oesophageal necrosis (AON) is a rare condition characterised by the endoscopic finding of diffuse, circumferential, black mucosal pigmentation of the oesophagus, which typically stops at the gastro-oesophageal junction.
Annibale, Bruno +6 more
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Rectal band ligation as a treatment for chronic radiation proctitis: a feasibility study
Endoscopy International Open, 2022 Background and study aims Chronic radiation proctitis (CRP) occurs in 5 % to 20 % of patients undergoing pelvic radiation therapy and frequently manifests with rectal bleeding. Endoscopic management of more severe and refractory cases can be challenging.
Laura Lamonaca +8 more
doaj +1 more source
Endoscopy International Open, 2014 Background/study aim: During the last several years, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic fluid collections’ (PFC) drainage has evolved into the preferred drainage technique.
Dalton Marques Chaves +8 more
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Palisade technique as an effective endoscopic submucosal dissection tool for large colorectal tumors
Endoscopy International Open, 2021 Background and study aims Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become the standard treatment for colorectal ESD, but large colorectal tumors remain difficult to remove.
Yuichiro Suzuki +9 more
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Multicenter, randomized study to optimize bowel for colon capsule endoscopy [PDF]
, 2017 AIM To assess the cleansing efficacy and safety of a new Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) bowel preparation regimen. METHODS This was a multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled study comparing two CCE regimens. Subjects were asymptomatic and average
Burch, Wilmot C., Jr +8 more
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The association among diet, dietary fiber, and bowel preparation at colonoscopy [PDF]
, 2018 BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pre-colonoscopy dietary restrictions vary widely and lack evidence-based guidance. We investigated whether fiber and various other foods/macronutrients consumed during the 3 days before colonoscopy are associated with bowel ...
Jacobson, Brian C. +5 more
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National Consensus on the Use of Sedation Drugs in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures [PDF]
, 2017 Gastrointestinal endoscopy is rapidly developing and several gastrointestinal endoscopy equipment are available for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Abdullah, M. (Murdani) +8 more
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