Image J as the quantification tool in endosonography strain elastography may be reflected in the disturbance of endocrine pancreatic dysfunction. [PDF]
Abstract Objectives Pancreatic fibrosis is one of the main pathological features of chronic pancreatitis (CP), suggesting a strong relationship between CP and pancreatic ductal cancer. There was no available data about pancreatic fibrosis and pancreatic dysfunction in the early CP (ECP) using endosonography (EUS).
Nakamura K+10 more
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High Sensitivity of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Biopsy in Lymphadenopathy Caused by Metastatic Disease: A Prospective Comparative Study [PDF]
Background/Aims The diagnostic work-up of lymphadenopathy is challenging but important to determine the correct therapy. Nevertheless, few studies have addressed the topic of endosonography (EUS)-guided tissue acquisition in lymphadenopathy.
Per Hedenström+4 more
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Endosonography for Rectal Carcinoma: Preoperative TNM Staging Compared to Histology
Transreccal endosonography was performed preoperatively in 58 patients with rectal carcinoma. The results of endosonography were compared to the histology of resected specimens according to the new (1987) TNM (tumour, nodes, metastases) classification ...
TL Tio, PPLO Coene
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Current imaging techniques for evaluation of fistula in ano: a review
Background Fistula in ano is one of the common anorectal disorders which have a tendency to recur specially in complex cases usually due to missed or undetected sepsis at the time of examination or surgery.
Ashish Sharma+3 more
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Role of interventional endoscopic ultrasound in a developing country [PDF]
Background/Aims Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become an essential diagnostic and therapeutic tool. EUS was introduced in 2013 in Indonesia and is considered relatively new.
Hasan Maulahela+7 more
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Objective: To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of endosonography (followed by surgical staging if endosonography was negative), compared with standard surgical staging alone, in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who
LD Sharples+11 more
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Background In case of suspicious lymph nodes on computed tomography (CT) or fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), advanced tumour size or central tumour location in patients with suspected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Dutch ...
Jelle E. Bousema+21 more
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Standardization of a Radiofrequency Ablation Tool in an Ex-Vivo Porcine Liver Model
(1) Background: Preclinical and clinical data about a novel radiofrequency ablation (RFA) system (STARmed Co, Ltd.; Koyang, Korea) designed to be used under endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) control for pancreatic lesion ablation, are limited, obtained with ...
Gemma Rossi+8 more
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Novel pre-peroral endoscopic myotomy preparation for esophageal clearance: Simple yet effective!
Background : : Having a clean esophagus is an integral part of the peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure for ensuring safety and success. Conventional preparation is a tricky, because there is no defined definite timeline of fasting for the ...
Pankaj N. Desai+7 more
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Patient Reported Experience Measure in Endoscopic Ultrasonography: The PREUS Study Protocol
The evaluation of the patient’s experience is becoming increasingly important as a better patient experience can improve the quality of the health service delivered.
Laura Apadula+3 more
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