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Plasma POSTN Derived From Bile Proteome Is a Promising Biomarker for Cholangiocarcinoma With Efficacy Comparable and Complementary to CA19.9

open access: yesUnited European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cholangiocarcinoma presents a global health challenge due to its increasing incidence and poor prognosis, primarily resulting from delayed diagnosis. There is an urgent need for a reliable biomarker to enhance early detection. Materials and Methods Patients with cholangiocarcinoma were enrolled into three cohorts: a discovery set (n 
Lichieh Julie Chu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

TREATMENT STRATEGY FOR FULMINANT ACUTE PANCREATITIS AFTER ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY

open access: yesВестник медицинского института «Реавиз»: Реабилитация, врач и здоровье, 2020
The incidence of complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is reported to be 1% to 15% [4]. Acute post-intervention pancreatitis is a serious complication after endoscopic transpapillary procedures; it is characterized by ...
E. A. Korymasov   +2 more
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Endoscopic Management of Obstructive Jaundice in Pregnancy Due to Hepatic Hydatid Disease

open access: yesJournal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2020
Liver is one of the most common site of hydatid infection. Intra-biliary rupture of the hydatid cyst is a common and serious complication that can occur during course of pregnancy.
Aniruddha Pratap Singh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
A 61-year-old gentleman who lives with his wife and 20-year-old son, presented to the polyclinic with a four week history of pruritus. On examination he was found to be jaundiced and his LFTs were high.
Bezzina, Sarah, Debattista, Daniel
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Association of diverse bacterial communities in human bile samples with biliary tract disorders: a survey using culture and polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis methods [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Bacterial infection is considered a predisposing factor for disorders of the biliary tract. This study aimed to determine the diversity of bacterial communities in bile samples and their involvement in the occurrence of biliary tract diseases. A total of
Alebouyeh, M.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Long‐Term Efficacy and Safety of Digital‐Single‐Operator‐Video‐Pancreatoscopy Guided Lithotripsy for Pancreatic Duct Stones

open access: yesUnited European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Ductal decompression has become the main approach for treating patients with symptomatic chronic calcifying pancreatitis and signs of ductal hypertension. Digital single operator video pancreatoscopy (dSOVP) has shown high success rates when compared with more established techniques such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ...
Claudio C. Conrad   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the etiological spectrum of obstructive jaundice in patients attending the Al-Azhar Assiut University Hospital Endoscopy Unit in the last five years

open access: yesAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal
Background and aim The term ‘cholestasis’ refers to a condition in which the bile flow is reduced, either because of decreased secretion by hepatocytes or because of intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile duct blockage.
Hamdy Mahfouz Moustafa   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intravenous bolus somatostatin after diagnostic cholangiopancreatography reduces the incidence of pancreatitis associated with therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures: A randomised controlled trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Background: Previous studies suggested that somatostatin given before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may reduce the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Fan, ST   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Performance of Diagnostic Guidelines in the Evaluation of Choledocholithiasis in Patients With Acute Biliary Presentation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Optimal management of acute biliary disease should include an assessment for possible choledocholithiasis (CBDS). Various diagnostic guidelines have been developed by expert bodies for this purpose, but uncertainties remain about their performance in wider practice.
Henry C. K. Kwok   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

ERCP practice beyond the training period – bridging the gap between guidelines and real-life practice: a single operator experience of 679 procedures

open access: yesRomanian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019
Background. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has evolved significantly in recent years. The increase in complexity and range of applications has not been adequately reflected in an improvement of training methods for ERCP, with many ...
Voiosu Theodor   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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