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Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guidelines [PDF]

, 2017
: This Guideline refers to infants, children and adolescents aged 0–18 years. The areas covered include: indications for diagnostic and therapeutic esophagogastroduodenoscopy and ileo-colonoscopy; endoscopy for foreign body ingestion; corrosive ingestion
Aabakken, L. (Lars), Amil-Dias, J. (Jorge), Benninga, M.A. (Marc), Brownstone, E. (Eva), Dall’Oglio, L. (Luigi), Dolak, W. (Werner), Dumonceau, J.M., Everett, S. (Simon), Furlano, R. (Raoul), Gerner, P. (Patrick), Hassan, C. (Cesare), Hlava, Š. (Štěpán), Huber, W.D. (Wolf Dietrich), IJsselstijn, H. (Hanneke), Keil, R. (Radan), Landi, R. (Rosario), Orel, R. (Rok), Romano, C. (Claudio), Spaander, M.C.W. (Manon), Tabbers, M.M., Tavares, M. (Marta), Thomson, M. (Mike), Tringali, A. (A.), Tzvinikos, C. (Christos), Vandenplas, Y. (Yvan), Vecsei, A. (Andreas), Viala, J. (Jérôme), Zambelli, A. (Alessandro)   +27 more
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Early and late complications of bariatric operation. [PDF]

, 2018
Weight loss surgery is one of the fastest growing segments of the surgical discipline. As with all medical procedures, postoperative complications will occur. Acute care surgeons need to be familiar with the common problems and their management. Although
Beekley, Alec, Davis, Kimberly A., Johnson, Dirk C., Lim, Robert   +3 more
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From armadillos to sloths: Patterns and variations in xenarthran coronary anatomy

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Species of the superorder Xenarthra play a vital ecological role in the Neotropics. Despite their evolutionary significance, anatomical studies on their coronary circulation remain scarce. This study investigated the coronary anatomy of 82 hearts from nine Xenarthra species across the Dasypodidae, Myrmecophagidae, and Bradypodidae.
Wilson Viotto‐Souza, André Luiz Quagliatto Santos, Marcelo Abidu‐Figueiredo, Thaís Aparecida Silva, Rodrigo Ananias Barreiros Silva, Paulo de Souza‐Junior   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cervical Spine Osteomyelitis after Esophageal Dilation in Patients with a History of Laryngectomy or Pharyngectomy and Pharyngeal Irradiation [PDF]

, 2014
Dysphagia is a common sequela of the treatment of head and neck cancer and is frequently managed with esophageal dilation in patients with dysphagia secondary to hypopharyngeal stenosis.
Cognetti, MD, David M., Curry, MD, Joseph M., D\u27Souza, MD, Jill N., Goldman, MD, Richard A., Heller, MD, Joshua E., Luginbuhl, MD, Adam J.   +5 more
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Drug‐coated balloons: From conventional designs to next‐generation innovations in vascular therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This review traces the evolution of drug‐coated balloons (DCBs) from conventional designs to next‐generation platforms. We highlight innovations in balloon engineering, coating technologies, and therapeutic agents that enhance localized drug delivery while addressing challenges in efficiency, safety, and biocompatibility for vascular and emerging non ...
Lu Zhang, Jiawei Cui, Jin Wang, Manfred F. Maitz, Rifang Luo, Yunbing Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cardiac CT reveals high prevalence of coronary artery disease in esophageal cancer eligible for radiotherapy

Acta Oncologica
Background: Assessment of cardiac disease before cancer therapy is crucial, as advancements in cancer treatment have led to prolonged survival and an increase in cardiovascular complications. Specifically, esophageal cancer and heart disease share common
Akinori Takada, Satoshi Nakamura, Yutaka Toyomasu, Takamitsu Mase, Tomoko Kawamura, Suguru Araki, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Masaki Ohi, Hajime Sakuma, Yoshihito Nomoto, Kakuya Kitagawa   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

HotBalloon Ablation of the Pulmonary Veins for Paroxysmal AF [PDF]

, 2016
BackgroundPoint-by-point catheter ablation is an established treatment for drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). However, it is time consuming, requires excellent technique to achieve complete pulmonary vein (PV) isolation, and is ...
Aonuma Kazutaka, Banba Kimikazu, Fujii Satoki, Hirao Kenzo, Hirayama Haruo, Kaitani Kazuaki, Kobayashi Youichi, Kumagai Koichiro, Kusano Kengo, Kuwahara Taishi, Matsushita Masashi, Naito Shigeto, Ohe Tohru, Okumura Ken, Satake Shutaro, Shoda Morio, Sohara Hiroshi, Yamaguchi Yoshio, Yamauchi Yasuteru, YeongHwa Chun, Yoshida Hisashi, 青沼 和隆   +21 more
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Comprehensive Nursing Management of Anticoagulation and Heart Failure Surveillance in a Chinese Patient With Mirror‐Image Dextrocardia Post‐MitraClip Surgery: A First Case Report

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the valent type of valvular heart disease, caused by primary leaflet lesions or annular dilatation secondary to left ventricular dysfunction. It can lead to a series of complications such as volume overload, exacerbated pulmonary congestion, and heart failure, significantly impacting patient prognosis ...
Juelian Li, Chun Wu, Chao Shang, Yu Deng, Jinxia Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Esophageal stenosis secondary to severe loxoscelism: A case report

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Loxoscelism is a public health issue in tropical countries, particularly in Brazil. It can affect children of all ages and may lead to severe and irreversible injuries. We report the case of an infant who suffered a severe loxoscelism accident in the cervical region, progressing to esophageal stricture requiring multiple dilations. Fortunately,
Lucas Rocha Alvarenga, Mariana Di Paula Rodrigues, Marise Helena Cardoso Tofoli, Patrícia dos Santos Oliveira   +3 more
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Diagnostic dilemma of cystic biliary atresia: A series of two cases and brief review of the diagnostic modalities

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Cystic biliary atresia (CBA) is a rare variant of biliary atresia that closely resembles choledochal cyst (CC), complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying critical surgical intervention. We report two cases of CBA that were difficult to diagnose.
Hamza Hassan Khan, Leslie Hirsig Spence, Nagraj Kasi   +2 more
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