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A novel capsule endoscopy for upper and mid-GI tract: the UMGI capsule

BMC Gastroenterology, 2023
Backgrounds and Aims Complete and consecutive observation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract continues to present challenges for current endoscopy systems.
Bin Jiang, Yang-Yang Qian, Yuan-Chen Wang, Jun Pan, Xi Jiang, Jia-Hui Zhu, Xiao-Ou Qiu, Wei Zhou, Zhao-Shen Li, Zhuan Liao   +9 more
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Direct visualization of drug behaviors in the upper GI tract via magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy [PDF]

VideoGIE, 2021
Actual behaviors of drugs in the upper GI tract are not well elucidated. We assess the feasibility of magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE) in direct and real-time visualization of oral drug behaviors in the stomach.From November 2019 to December 2019, 9 patients with a recent history of upper GI symptoms and 10 healthy volunteers were ...
Yuan-Chen Wang, MD, Jun Pan, MD, Bin Jiang, MD, Yang-Yang Qian, MD, Xiao-Ou Qiu, MD, Yao-Zong Yuan, MD, Zhao-Shen Li, MD, Zhuan Liao, MD   +7 more
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Improvising in Endoscopy: Endoscopic Removal of Sharp Foreign Bodies in the Upper GI Tract, Using a Handmade Protective Device [PDF]

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2020
Introduction. Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in large-volume endoscopic departments. Several techniques and devices have been described for the safe endoscopic removal of these objects. However, these devices may not be suitable in every clinical setting or—as in our case—they may not even be available. Case Presentation. We report the case
Konstantinos Miltiadou, Zisimangelos Solomos, Dimitrios Lygkos, Alexandros Chatzidakis, Evripidis Rizos, Ioannis S. Papanikolaou, Konstantinos Triantafyllou   +6 more
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The Prevalence, Characteristics, and Relationship of Risk Factors in Upper GI Tract Bleeding Patients Undergoing Endoscopy in Dr. Doris Sylvanis General Regional Hospital in 2019–2020

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy, 2023
Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in the lumen from the proximal section of the Treitz ligament. Furthermore, it is divided into variceal and non-variceal bleeding based on the etiology. The risk factors include age, smoking, alcohol, portal hypertension, hepatitis, and medications. Upper GI bleeding manifests as hematemesis and melena.
Muhammad Andrean Syahridho, Lia Sasmithae, Austin Bertilova Carmelita   +2 more
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Evaluation of Endoscopic Findings in Gastrointestinal Tract Wall Thickening Detected on Abdominal Radiological Imaging: A Two-Center Retrospective Descriptive Study [PDF]

Medicina
Background and Objectives: The clinical significance of gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall thickening incidentally detected on abdominal imaging remains unclear.
Mustafa Ergin, Fatih Kıvrakoğlu
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Fungal Gastroduodenitis [PDF]

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2017
Candida infection of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is rare in the immunocompetent individual. In immunocompromised patients, it frequently involves the oesophagus, but extra-oesophageal involvement is uncommon.
Sara Castelo Branco, Ana Teresa Ferreira, Sofia Saraiva, Mário Jorge Silva, Teresa Garcia   +4 more
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Image-enhanced endoscopy in upper GI tract: State-of-the-art review

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
Abstract Early and accurate identification of upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies remains a cornerstone for improving clinical outcomes. Conventional white light endoscopy, although the standard diagnostic modality, often fails to detect subtle premalignant and early neoplastic changes.
Zaheer Nabi, Sonmoon Mohapatra, Noriya Uedo, Ashutosh Mohapatra, Pradev Inavolu, Hardik Rughwani, Mohan Ramchandani, D. Nageshwar Reddy   +7 more
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PTH-054 Incidence of food in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract during endoscopy, factors involved and outcome [PDF]

Endoscopy, 2018
Introduction At the Northern General Hospital, patients are asked to fast for up to six hours prior to endoscopy. Despite this, some procedures are reported to be unsuccessful due to the presence of food. This service evaluation looks at the incidence of food reported, factors involved and its outcomes.
Munirih Shah, Muhammed Thoufeeq
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Comparison of the Sedative Effect of Ketofol and The Combination of Midazolam-Ketamine in Upper GI Tract Endoscopy in 1-14 Years Childeren

Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, 2020
Background & objectives: Endoscopy is an invasive and painful procedure. The use of sedatives, especially in children, is expanding. The aim of this study was to compare the sedative effects of ketofol and the combination of midazolam-ketamine in upper endoscopy in children aged 1 to 14 years who referred to Taleghani Hospital in Gorgan.
Vahid َAdiban, Somaieh Matin, Mohammad Hassanpour- Darghah, Mir Salim Seyed Sadeghi, Kobra Ghorbanzadeh   +4 more
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Additional Value of Upper GI Tract Endoscopy in the Diagnostic Assessment of Childhood IBD

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2012
ABSTRACTObjectives:For the choice of treatment in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it is important to make a distinction between Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). To look for pathognomonic features of CD, upper gastrointestinal tract (UGT) endoscopy has become part of the routine evaluation of children with suspected IBD ...
Hummel, Thalia Z., ten Kate, Fiebo J. W., Reitsma, Johannes B., Benninga, Marc A., Kindermann, Angelika   +4 more
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