Biliary brush cytology for the diagnosis of malignancy: a single center experience [Citološki razmazi brisa četkicom u dijagnostici malignih promjena bilijarnog stabla: naše iskustvo] [PDF]
Differentiation between benign and malignant biliary strictures is critical to the provision of adequate treatment. Brush cytology during the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the most commonly used method for obtaining tissue ...
Babić, Žarko +5 more
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Decreased expression of breast cancer resistance protein in the duodenum in patients with obstructive cholestasis [PDF]
Background/Aims: The expression of transporters involved in bile acid homeostasis is differentially regulated during obstructive cholestasis. Since the drug efflux transporter breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) is known to transport bile acids, we ...
Adachi Y +48 more
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Graphical summary of the study design, intervention, and outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Patients with biliary tract cancer (BTC) often have actionable mutations, and comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) plays an important role. However, the feasibility of CGP using transpapillary biopsy (TPB) samples remains unclear.
Kazuya Miyamoto +9 more
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Design and Control of Master Device with Force Feedback for Teleoperated ERCP Guidewire Insertion [PDF]
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a common procedure used to diagnose and treat biliary and pancreatic diseases. However, the repeated exposure to X-ray radiation during these procedures poses health risks to surgeons ...
Woocheol Shin +3 more
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Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Complications at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital [PDF]
Background: This study retrospectively evaluated post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) complications at Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital in order to improve management of a subsequent prospective study of post-ERCP complications.Method ...
Abdulah, M. (Murdani) +5 more
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Hodgkin lymphoma of the ampulla of Vater: A rare cause of obstructive jaundice in children
Abstract Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) has a wide spectrum of presentation. Most cases affect lymph nodes (nodal), while extranodal involvement is rare. Whereas the gastrointestinal tract is enriched with lymphoid tissues, the ampulla of Vater is not rich in lymphoid tissue. Involvement of the ampulla of Vater with HL has rarely been reported in adults and has
Sultana Alshammari +12 more
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A positive SeHCAT test results in fewer subsequent investigations in patients with chronic diarrhoea. [PDF]
Chronic diarrhoea is a common condition, resulting from a number of different disorders. Bile acid diarrhoea, occurring in about a third of these patients, is often undiagnosed.
Appleby, RN +3 more
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Myeloid sarcoma presenting as an isolated pancreatic mass in a 3‐year‐old child
Abstract Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an extramedullary tumor of myeloid precursor cells, frequently associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and rarely occurring in isolation. We present a child with obstructive jaundice secondary to a pancreatic head mass.
Jappmann Kaur Monga +7 more
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Comparison of Diagnostic Power of MRCP and ERCP in the Diagnosis of Bile Duct Stones
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Examination of bile ducts and pancreas by magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are two methods in the diagnosis of biliary tract diseases.
M Mohammadi Firouzjaei +2 more
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A 27-year-old woman with jaundice and abdominal pain was admitted to an emergency ward. The diagnostic process showed that gallstones were causing her symptoms. The patient was treated via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and during
Michał Knapik +2 more
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