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Abstract Background Pancreatic pseudocyst (PP), following acute or chronic pancreatitis, may become symptomatic or persist beyond 6–8 weeks, requiring drainage. Endoscopic ultrasonography‐guided drainage (EUS‐D) is the preferred method, using double pigtail plastic stents (DPPS) or self‐expandable metallic stents (SEMS), such as lumen‐apposing metal ...
André Orsini Ardengh+10 more
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Gallstone prevalence is correlated with geographical and ethnic variations. It is more preva-lent in Western communities. There are evidences for a high prevalence in Saudi Arabia.
Al Mofleh Ibrahim
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ABSTRACT Background Covered self‐expandable metal stents (SEMS) are the standard for managing unresectable distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO), as they prolong the time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO). However, fully covered SEMS (FCSEMS) increases the risk of cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
Kengo Matsumoto+10 more
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Asymptomatic gallstones: Should we operate?
Symptomatic gallstones are easy to treat, unfortunately however asymptomatic gallstones are as easy to treat. This creates a problem for health care planners in the form of the financial implications involved, since asymptomatic gallstones are even more ...
Murshid Khalid
doaj
Prevalence and characteristics of gallstone disease in an Iranian population: a study on cadavers [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of gallstones is low in Asians. In Iran, many factors influence the prevalence of this disease. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gallbladder stones and their chemical characteristics in a population by ...
توفیقی زواره, حسن+3 more
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ABSTRACT Aims We aimed to evaluate the risk of pseudogallstones and biliary tract infections after ceftriaxone administration in patients undergoing rehabilitation. Methods and Results This retrospective observational study was conducted from October 2016 to May 2022.
Hidehiro Kamezaki+6 more
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Postmortem study of the frequency of gallstones in patients with cirrhosis of the liver [PDF]
I. A. D. Bouchier
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ABSTRACT Introduction Saliva hormone measurement is increasingly being applied in everyday clinical practice. In relation to salivary cortisone measurement, there is a particular advantage, with minimal chance of cross‐reaction with prescribed glucocorticoids and greater convenience.
Mathilde Mordaunt+10 more
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