Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Screening, Diagnosis, and Staging [PDF]
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Tobacco consumption is the primary cause of lung cancer, accounting for more than 85% 90% of all lung cancer deaths.
Ferreira, J. +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Little is known about the genetic background of individuals with familial pancreatic cancer (PC). Integrating germline testing into surveillance may uncover previously unrecognized hereditary susceptibility and expand prevention strategies beyond BRCA testing alone. This study evaluated the genetic landscape of high‐risk individuals
Salvatore Paiella +33 more
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ABSTRACT Gastric subepithelial lesions (SELs) < 20 mm are frequently identified during routine endoscopy and account for approximately 90% of all SELs. Although most are benign, a substantial proportion represents gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), which carry malignant potential even at this small size.
Yosuke Minoda +4 more
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Background: Pancreatic pseudocysts (PP) at atypical locations are a therapeutic challenge and are usually managed surgically. Objective: We evaluated safety and efficacy of nonfluoroscopic endoscopic ultrasound (NF-EUS)-guided transmural drainage in the ...
Surinder Singh Rana +5 more
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Safety and efficacy of trans-afferent loop endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreaticojejunostomy for post pancreaticoduodenectomy anastomotic stricture using the forward-viewing echoendoscope: a retrospective study from Japan [PDF]
Background/Aims Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic duct drainage is a well-established procedure for managing pancreaticojejunal anastomotic strictures (PJAS) post-Whipple surgery. In this study, we examined the effectiveness and safety of EUS-
Ahmed Sadek +9 more
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Severe gastric variceal haemorrhage due to splenic artery thrombosis and consecutive arterial bypass [PDF]
Background Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage is mainly caused by ulcers. Gastric varicosis due to portal hypertension can also be held responsible for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Klaus T von Trotha +6 more
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Evaluating Sex Disparity in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Risk in the UK Biobank Cohort
ABSTRACT Background The incidence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is lower in females than males (19.0 vs. 20.2 for 100,000 individuals in Europe). This disparity is commonly attributed to differences in exposure to lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption; however, hormonal activity may also play a role. Objective This
Giulia Peduzzi +6 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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Clinical Study Bedside Endoscopic Ultrasound in Critically Ill patients [PDF]
Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role and impact of EUS in the management of critically ill patients. Methods. We retrospectively identified all patients at our institution over a 68-month period in whom bedside inpatient EUS was ...
Al-haddad, Mohammad +6 more
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Serous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas: A multinational study of 2622 patients under the auspices of the International Association of Pancreatology and European Pancreatic Club (European Study Group on Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas) [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) is a cystic neoplasm of the pancreas whose natural history is poorly known. The purpose of the study was to attempt to describe the natural history of SCN, including the specific mortality.
Aguero Garcete, G. +87 more
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