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Endoscopically Guided Stapled Gastric Fundectomy in Treatment of Bleeding Fundal Varices [PDF]

Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2015
Aim: To evaluate endoscopically guided stapled gastric fundectomy with peri-esophagogastric devascularization and splenectomy in treatment of bleeding fundal varices.Patients and methods: This study was performed on 24 patients (18 males and 6 females ...
Abdel Hadey H, El-Sheikh M, Jsmail T
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Annual Report of the 2022 National Clinical Database: Decade‐Long Trends and Current Status of Gastroenterological Surgery in Japan

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, Volume 10, Issue 4, Page 928-959, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim The National Clinical Database (NCD) of Japan is the largest nationwide registry, covering over 95% of surgeries in the country. This 2022 annual report summarizes the short‐term outcomes of gastroenterological surgeries and discusses trends and insights over the past decade.
Koshi Kumagai, Arata Takahashi, Hideki Ueno, Naoki Hiki, Yoshiki Kajiwara, Tomoki Ebata, Takao Otsuka, Taro Oshikiri, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Takanori Goi, Akio Saiura, Hiroshi Saeki, Chie Tanaka, Masanori Tokunaga, Tsutomu Fujii, Satoru Matsuda, Tsunekazu Mizushima, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Yuko Kitagawa, Ken Shirabe   +19 more
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Impact of Endoscopic Band Ligation on Gastric Complications Associated with Portal Hypertension

Gastroenterology Insights
Background/Objectives: Clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) in cirrhotic patients impacts mortality rates and quality of life. CSPH increases the risk of systemic decompensation and could predispose to the deterioration of portal ...
Maria Luisa Gambardella, Giulia Fabiano, Rocco Spagnuolo, Rosanna De Marco, Ileana Luppino, Giusi Franco, Francesco Rettura, Mario Verta, Francesco Luzza, Ludovico Abenavoli   +9 more
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Differentiating the Clinical and Variant Spectrum of Hardikar Syndrome From Other MED12 ‐Related Developmental Disorders

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 7, Page 1619-1650, July 2026.
ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken, Miel Theunis, Kris Van den Bogaert, Koenraad Devriendt, Jeroen Breckpot   +4 more
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Impact of Treatment Response to Anticoagulant Therapy on Liver‐Related Events in Patients With Cirrhosis and Portal Vein Thrombosis

Hepatology Research, Volume 56, Issue 7, Page 1152-1160, July 2026.
In patients with cirrhosis and a first portal vein thrombosis treated with intravenous anticoagulant therapy, the 3‐year cumulative rates of liver‐related events were 56.7% and 75.5% in the effective and ineffective groups, respectively. A good radiological response was associated with fewer liver‐related hospitalizations.
Atsushi Maeda, Yuki Tahata, Hayato Hikita, Hisashi Ishida, Takayuki Yakushijin, Masanori Nakahara, Kazuyoshi Ohkawa, Fumihiko Nakanishi, Sadaharu Iio, Ryotaro Sakamori, Mitsuru Sakakibara, Masanori Miyazaki, Yuta Myoin, Kazuki Maesaka, Kumiko Shirai, Kazuhiro Murai, Yuki Makino, Yoshinobu Saito, Takahiro Kodama, Tetsuo Takehara   +19 more
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Dislodgement of variceal bands after esophageal balloon tamponade for variceal bleeding

Annals of Hepatology, 2014
A 43-year-old male with alcoholic cirrhosis underwent EGD for hematemesis which revealed bleeding, grade II, lower esophageal varices that were endoscopically ligated with 6 bands.
Estela Mogrovejo, Palaniappan Manickam, Gregg Polidori, Mitchell S. Cappell, M.D., Ph.D.   +3 more
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Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding is Associated With Poor Prognosis in Patients With Biliary Tract Cancer

Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is associated with an unfavorable outcome in cancer patients. In patients with biliary tract cancer (BTC), data on the incidence, management, and prognostic implications of UGIB are limited. This study investigated the prevalence, treatment efficacy, and prognostic factors associated with UGIB in BTC.
Jan Christoph Schumacher, Sonja Lang, Philipp Kasper, Anna Martin, Dirk Waldschmidt, Martin Bürger, Ulrich Töx, Christoph Neumann‐Haefelin, Gabriel Allo   +8 more
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Prevalence of gastric varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy in patients with Symmers periportal fibrosis

Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2008
Background and Objective: Symmers′ periportal fibrosis secondary to schistosomiasis is a common cause of portal hypertension worldwide. Data on the prevalence of gastric varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy in this group of patients with ...
Mudawi Hatim, Ali Yasir, El Tahir Mohamed   +2 more
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Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Hookworm‐Induced Acute Intestinal Bleeding—A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT In endemic regions, unexplained small‐bowel bleeding should prompt consideration of parasitic etiologies even when routine investigations are unrevealing. Advanced small‐bowel imaging can directly demonstrate active sources of hemorrhage, enabling timely targeted therapy, preventing unnecessary procedures, and reducing morbidity associated ...
Chukwuka Elendu, Eunice K. Omeludike, Victor B. Bieh, Sobechukwu F. Chiegboka, Olusegun A. Aladesanmi, Ebubechukwu Ibe, Ezinnebuchi P. Uzor‐Lawrence, Emeka E. Ukoha   +7 more
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Application of Endoscopy in Improving Survival of Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Hemorrhage

International Journal of Hepatology, 2011
Playing a central role in the modern multidisciplinary management of acute gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage, endoscopy is essential to stratify patient at risk, control active hemorrhage, and prevent first as well as recurrent bleeding.
Yao-Chun Hsu, Chen-Shuan Chung, Hsiu-Po Wang   +2 more
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