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Comparing rectal biopsy using artery forceps and full-thickness rectal biopsy in diagnosing hirschsprung’s disease at University teaching hospital, Lusaka [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Hirschprung’s disease is a congenital disorder that is characterised by functional constipation whose onset is dependent on the length of affected bowel and always involves the rectum. Despite having a diagnostic challenge, rectal biopsy for histological
Chizoma, Grainer
core   +2 more sources

Endoscopic small-capacity forceps increase the pathological diagnosis of gastric indefinite neoplasia

open access: yesThe Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2018
Background/Aims: A definitive biopsy-based diagnosis of gastric cancer is sometimes difficult, and some cases are pathologically diagnosed as gastric indefinite neoplasia (GIN).
Yasumasa Matsuo   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance and Cost of Disposable Biopsy Forceps in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Comparison with Reusable Biopsy Forceps

open access: yesClinical Endoscopy, 2012
It is believed that disposable biopsy forceps are more costly than reusable biopsy forceps. In this study, we evaluated performance and cost of disposable forceps versus reusable forceps in esophagogastroduodenoscopic biopsy.Between October 2009 and July 2010, we enrolled 200 patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopic biopsy at Seoul St.
Lim, Chul-Hyun   +9 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Safety and Efficacy of Direct Cryobiopsy Specimen Retrieval Through the 3.0‐mm Working Channel of a Therapeutic Bronchoscope Using a 1.1‐mm Cryoprobe: A Multicentre Prospective Observational Study

open access: yesRespirology, EarlyView.
Safety and efficacy of direct 1.1‐mm cryobiopsy specimen retrieval through a 3.0‐mm therapeutic bronchoscope channel were evaluated. The technique achieved 87.5% overall diagnostic yield, produced specimens three times larger than forceps biopsy, and caused Grade 3 bleeding in only 2.1%.
Yuki Takigawa   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of 2 differently sized endoscopic biopsy forceps in the evaluation of intestinal disease in cats

open access: yes, 2019
Background: In clinical practice, histopathological diagnosis of chronic intestinal disease is challenging because of difficulty in obtaining adequate duodenal samples.
Elvio Lepri   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Fiber Bragg Grating Force Sensors for Minimally Invasive Surgery: State of the Art, Challenges, and Opportunities

open access: yesSmartBot, EarlyView.
This article reviews the application of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) technology for precise force sensing in minimally invasive surgery. It outlines the fundamental working principles and algorithms used to interpret sensor data. The text surveys clinical applications across various medical fields, such as ophthalmology and vascular intervention (Table of
Shiyuan Dong   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transoral Robotic Resection of Glossopharyngeal Neurofibroma: A Case Report

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by rare oropharyngeal neurofibromas, their potential to mimic other conditions, and the novel application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the management of an oropharyngeal neurofibroma. A 47‐year‐old female presented with a 1‐year history of a left tonsillar mass.
Cody L. Messick   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bleeding risk of transbronchial cryobiopsy compared to transbronchial forceps biopsy in interstitial lung disease – a prospective, randomized, multicentre cross-over trial

open access: yesRespiratory Research, 2019
Background Bronchoscopic cryobiopsy is a new method of bronchoscopic tissue sampling in interstitial lung disease. In case of transbronchial biopsies, the resultant tissue samples are of high quality, and the lung parenchyma seen in the samples is ...
Juergen Hetzel   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical management of a penetrating cardiac foreign body causing tamponade in a dog: case report

open access: yesAustralian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Background Penetrating cardiac foreign bodies are rare in dogs but can result in life‐threatening complications, including pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Prompt diagnosis, emergency stabilization, and definitive surgical management are essential to achieve a favorable outcome.
RB Abibe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) as a diagnostic tool in endobronchial lesions

open access: yesJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2016
Introduction: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) has revolutionized the way pulmonary lesions are diagnosed, especially when endobronchial involvement is suspected.
Srikanti Raghu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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