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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
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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
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
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma [PDF]
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]
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
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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
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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
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Intravenous bolus somatostatin after diagnostic cholangiopancreatography reduces the incidence of pancreatitis associated with therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures: A randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Previous studies suggested that somatostatin given before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may reduce the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Fan, ST+7 more
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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
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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
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