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Imaging of Portal Gastroduodenopathy
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology, 2021 Portal hypertension is characterized by elevated pressure in portal venous system due to portal resistance due to various causes. The etiologies are either pre-hepatic, hepatic, or post-hepatic.
Rajesh V. Helavar +2 more
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Endoscopic treatment of bleeding gastric varices with histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate): a South European single center experience [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the current recommended treatment for gastric variceal bleeding. Despite the extensive worldwide use, there are still differences related to the technique, safety, and long term-results.
Almeida, N +9 more
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Prognostic indicators of successful endoscopic sclerotherapy for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis: a long-term cohort study. [PDF]
, 2000 BACKGROUND: Although band ligation is now recommended for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis, sclerotherapy is still widely used.
D'Amico, G +8 more
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Digestive Endoscopy, Volume 37, Issue 5, Page 501-511, May 2025.Objectives To evaluate the effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on proton pump inhibitor (PPI)‐dependent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a Chinese population, and to explore the factors associated with favorable efficacy. Methods A multicenter, single‐armed prospective cohort study was conducted.
Yuanxi Jiang +12 more
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Self-expandable metal stents in the treatment of acute esophageal variceal bleeding [PDF]
, 2014 Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a life-threatening complication in patients with cirrhosis. Hemostatic therapy of AVB includes early administration of vasoactive drugs that should be combined with endoscopic therapy, preferably banding ligation. However,
Bosch i Genover, Jaume +1 more
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Endoscopic management of primary sclerosing cholangitis
Digestive Endoscopy, EarlyView.Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a progressive autoimmune hepatobiliary disease characterized by fibrotic strictures in the bile ducts, leading to chronic cholestasis and cirrhosis. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive method for evaluating the condition of the bile ducts, and has high sensitivity and specificity ...
Suguru Mizuno +8 more
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Incidence and risk factors of dysphagia after variceal band ligation [PDF]
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, 2019 Background/Aims There is a lack of data on long-term morbidity, particularly dysphagia, following endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL). The aim of this study are to assess the incidence of dysphagia and variables associated with this complication ...
Saraswathi Arasu +4 more
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Effect of portal hypertension in the small bowel: an endoscopic approach [PDF]
, 2008 BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of portal hypertension in the small bowel are largely unknown. The aim of the study was to prospectively assess portal hypertension manifestations in the small bowel. METHODS: We compared, by performing enteroscopy with
Almeida, N +6 more
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Hepatology Research, EarlyView.Abstract Aim Antithrombin (AT), a plasma protein with anticoagulant properties, has a long‐standing medical history, primarily for treatment of congenital AT deficiency. Accumulated clinical experiences suggest AT is a potential anticoagulant for thrombotic diseases. This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness, safety, and clinical significance of AT
Shoichi Matsutani +2 more
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JHEP Reports, 2023 Background & Aims: Bleeding from gastric fundal varices (isolated gastric varices type 1/gastroesophageal varices type 2) represents a major problem because of a high incidence of rebleeding and death with standard-of-care therapy (endoscopic ...
Angels Escorsell +6 more
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