Technique of high-frequency endolaryngeal ultrasound [PDF]
Objective: We describe in detail the technique of in vivo endolaryngeal ultrasound during microlaryngoscopy, offering a number of practical suggestions which may be of use, especially to the otolaryngologist.
Arens, C., Kraft, M.
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Small and Stable Pancreatic Cysts Are Reassuring During Surveillance: Results From the PACYFIC Trial
ABSTRACT Background Pancreatic cysts are increasingly discovered on imaging studies performed for unrelated conditions. Currently, surveillance of these lesions poses a substantial burden on patients, and health care recourses. We hypothesized that individuals with small and stable cysts have a diminutive risk of progressing to high‐grade dysplasia ...
Iris J. M. Levink +41 more
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Endoscopic Ultrasound in Solid Pancreatic Masses – Current State and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Some 25 years ago endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was introduced in clinical practice for better visualization of pancreas. At the time of introduction EUS was superior to other methods in detection of pancreatic masses allowing tissue diagnosis by later ...
Ivica Grgurević +7 more
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ABSTRACT Dysphagia is a prevalent symptom of the upper gastrointestinal tract causing health related consequences, impacting quality of life and is associated with global economic burden. Swallowing difficulties are classified into oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and esophageal dysphagia.
Amir Mari +45 more
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Efficacy of endosonographic method in determining the stage and deepth of gastrointestinal cancers
Background and Objective: The staging of gastrointestinal cancer has an important role in the treatment of tumor. This study was done to determine the efficacy of endosonography method for determining the stage and deepth of esophagus and stomach cancers.
Ehsani Ardakani MJ (MD) +5 more
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Prospective, open, multi-centre phase I/II trial to assess safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy with docetaxel and oxaliplatin in patients with adenocarcinoma of the oesophagogastric junction [PDF]
Background: This phase I/II-trial assessed the dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy (RCT) with docetaxel and oxaliplatin in patients with locally advanced adenocarcinoma of the oesophagogastric ...
Arnold, Dirk +12 more
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Pancreatic cysts suspected to be branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm without concerning features have low risk for development of pancreatic cancer. [PDF]
BackgroundThe risk of developing pancreatic cancer is uncertain in patients with clinically suspected branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) based on the "high-risk stigmata" or "worrisome features" criteria proposed in the 2012 ...
Fehmi, Syed A +9 more
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Mandatory multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation of the lymph node status in rectal cancer [PDF]
Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently reported malignancy and also the third leading cancer-related cause of death worldwide. Lymph node evaluation, both preoperatively and postoperatively, represents an important aspect of the diagnosis and ...
Ciorbagiu, Mihai C. +5 more
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Ten-year experience of transbronchial endosonography in single center
Igor Vasilev +6 more
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Internal anal anal sphincter: Clinical perspective [PDF]
Objective: To summarise current knowledge of Internal anal sphincter. Background: The internal anal sphincter (IAS) is the involuntary ring of smooth muscle in the anal canal and is the major contributor to the resting pressure in the anus ...
Emmanuel, A, Kumar, L
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