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Gastric Distension Index: A Novel Radiographic Marker Associated With Postoperative Gastric Stasis After Gastrectomy

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study introduces the Hiki Index (HI), a novel radiographic metric based on upright abdominal X‐rays, to objectively assess postoperative gastric dilatation after gastrectomy. The HI demonstrated strong predictive value for gastrointestinal symptoms and the need for therapeutic intervention, offering a practical tool for early detection and ...
Hiroki Harada   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A meta-analysis on the risk of esophageal cancer in type 2 diabetes patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology
ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) treatment and the risk of esophageal cancer in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or obesity through a comprehensive meta-analysis.MethodsA ...
Qi Wu   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synchronous gastric and duodenal metastases from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a unique presentation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Metastatic disease to the stomach or duodenum is an infrequent diagnosis, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the least common primary malignancies that lead to gastric or duodenal metastases.
Daitch, Zachary   +4 more
core   +1 more source

[Esophageal pseudoachalasia related to a neoplasm].

open access: yesRevista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 1993
Differential diagnosis between idiopathic achalasia and esophageal pseudoachalasia is difficult to perform. One hundred and forty-four consecutive patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary esophageal motor disorder have been evaluated for pneumatic dilatation of the cardias.
J, Ponce   +5 more
openaire   +1 more source

Intrathoracic leak after an Ivor Lewis procedure for an esophageal neoplasm treated with a stent

open access: green, 2018
Natalia Afonso Luis   +2 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Is Laparoscopic/Robotic Total Gastrectomy a Reasonable and Adequate Treatment for Proximal Advanced Gastric Cancer?

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Although the level of evidence is not high, this review indicates that laparoscopic total gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer can be safely performed with the progress of surgical techniques, and there is little risk of worsening survival outcomes.
Takahiro Kinoshita   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combination of Ethoxybenzyl‐Diethylenetriamine Pentaacetic Acid‐Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and a Serum Biomarker Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Sinusoidal Disorder After Chemotherapy Treatment

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ROC analyses of APRI score, EOB‐MRI, and a combination of EOB‐MRI and APRI score for blue liver. ABSTRACT Aim Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), also known as “blue liver (BL),” is a common hepatic injury following oxaliplatin‐based chemotherapy in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).
Tomonari Shimagaki   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Andersson, Mats
core  

Significance of Serum Tumor Markers in Esophageal and Gastric Cancers: A Systematic Literature Review

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Serum tumor markers are helpful for diagnosis, monitoring treatment outcomes, and prognosis. However, their clinical utility for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and gastric cancer (GC) remains unclear. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate recent studies on serum tumor markers in ESCC and GC.
Yasunori Matsumoto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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