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ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System (EPSIS) is a novel endoscopic tool to assess lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function by monitoring intragastric pressure (IGP) through insufflation. While previous studies have confirmed its diagnostic utility for LES dysfunction‐related disorders such as gastroesophageal ...
Miyuki Iwasaki +9 more
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Effect of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy on health-Related quality of life in esophageal or junctional cancer: Results from the randomized CROSS trial [PDF]
Purpose To compare pre-agreed health-related quality of life (HRQOL) domains in patients with esophageal or junctional cancer who received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by surgery or surgery alone.
Beukema, J.C. (Jannet) +32 more
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High-resolution manometry in the diagnosis of oesophageal motility disorders
Esophageal high-resolution manometry is a modern method of diagnosis performed worldwide as the gold standard for assessing esophageal motility. The Chicago classification is applied to interpret the manometric findings.
E. V. Barkalova +2 more
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ABSTRACT In endoscopic full‐thickness resection (EFTR), luminal collapse can occur due to communication between the gastrointestinal lumen and peritoneal cavity, making visualization and procedural continuity difficult. We propose the underwater pressure lumen expansion (UPLE) method, in which hydraulic pressure is applied in a fluid‐filled environment
Hironari Shiwaku +4 more
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Does Routine Endoscopy or Contrast Swallow Study After Esophagectomy and Gastric Tube Reconstruction Change Patient Management? [PDF]
Background: Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after esophagectomy. The objective was to investigate the diagnostic and predictive value of routine contrast swallow study and endoscopy for the detection of anastomotic dehiscence in patients ...
de Vringer, T. (T.) +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic full‐thickness resection (EFTR) is an effective treatment method for gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs). We aimed to perform a technical analysis of EFTR in gastric SMT and compare it with the outcome parameters. Method Sixty‐one gastric SMTs from 60 patients were resected using EFTR. The indication criteria: size, 11–30 mm,
Hitoshi Mori +20 more
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Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus [PDF]
Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus is a rare neoplasm characterized histologically by presence of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. Case report of carcinosarcoma of the esophagogastric junction whose morphological and immunohistochemical features ...
Ahmad, Zubair +3 more
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Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Esophagogastric Cancer [PDF]
The prognosis and long-term survival for patients with metastatic esophagogastric cancer (EGC) is poor. Historically, the mainstay of treatment has been combination chemotherapy.
Deepa Reddy, Zev A. Wainberg
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