Background and aims. Selective cannulation of the desired duct is a key element in ERCP procedures and an important step in the training of fellows.
Voiosu Theodor +4 more
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Making Sense of Non-Binding Retail-Price Recommendations [PDF]
We model non-binding retail-price recommendations (RPRs) as a communication device facilitating coordination in vertical supply relations. Assuming both repeated vertical trade and asymmetric information about production costs, we show that RPRs may be ...
Dennis L. Gärtner, Stefan Buehler
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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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Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures in the Elderly: Getting Safer but Still Not Nearly Safe Enough [PDF]
Previously published UK reports showed that excessively large doses of benzodiazepines and opiates were being commonly used to sedate elderly patients for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. This unsafe practice has lead to avoidable morbidity and mortality.
Bell, G. D. +8 more
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Ling Chen,1 Zujian Wu,1 Chi Guo,1 Guoping Wang,1 Kui Tu,2 Jichang Jiang2 1General Surgery, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310012, People’s Republic of China; 2General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical ...
Chen L +5 more
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Extrahepatic complications of liver transplantation. [PDF]
The massive surgical assault associated with hepatic transplantation makes a high frequency of complications almost inevitable. In this review of 225 patient records, selected at random from cases of liver transplantation in Pittsburgh over a 2 1/2 year ...
Shaw, BW, Starzl, TE, Wood, RP
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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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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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A Prospective Multicenter Study Evaluating Learning Curves and Competence in Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Among Advanced Endoscopy Trainees: The Rapid Assessment of Trainee Endoscopy Skills (RATES) Study [PDF]
Background and aims Based on the Next Accreditation System, trainee assessment should occur on a continuous basis with individualized feedback. We aimed to validate endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP ...
Ali, Meer Akbar +52 more
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The Effect of Lavender Scent on Satisfaction, Pain Intensity, and Physiological Indicators in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography [PDF]
Background and purpose: Undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered a stressful experience for patients. Lavender essential oil, known for its calming properties, may be effective in reducing stress and pain. Therefore,
Roya Rajabi +4 more
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