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Trashepatic left gastric vein embolization in the treatment of recurrent hemorrhaging in patients with schistosomiasis previously submitted to non-derivative surgery

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2012
CONTEXT: Non-derivative surgical techniques are the treatment of choice for the control of upper digestive tract hemorrhages after schistosomotic portal hypertension. However, recurrent hemorrhaging due to gastroesophagic varices is frequent.
Paulo Fernandes Saad, Álvaro Razuk, Gustavo José Politzer Telles, Jong Hun Park, Fernando Pinho Esteves, Roberto Augusto Caffaro   +5 more
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Quality Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: A Joint Position Statement

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 1876-1889, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Quality standards for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy are required to identify key quality indicators that are relevant to Australasian endoscopic practice and local patient populations. Such standards will promote equitable access to high‐quality UGI endoscopy for appropriate indications across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Linda S. Yang, Abir Halder, Bronte A. Holt, Benedict Devereaux, Matthew Remedios, Neil Merrett, Marianne Lill, Zoe Raos, Malcolm Arnold, Nicholas G. Burgess, Sneha John, Krish Ragunath   +11 more
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Is computerised tomography better than fibreoptic gastroscopy for early detection of gastric varices?

Gastroenterology Review, 2016
Introduction : Video endoscopic diagnosis of gastric varices is particularly limited, owing to the deep submucosal or subserosal location of the varices and the normal appearance of the overlying mucosa.
Burak Suvak, Murat Kekilli, Yavuz Beyazit, Sarper Okten, Alpaslan Tanoglu, Nurgul Sasmaz   +5 more
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IgG4‐Related Disease Mimicking Metastatic Malignancy: Polyserositis and Abdominal Lymphadenopathy

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT In patients presenting with multiple space‐occupying lesions, preserved general condition, and normal or mildly elevated tumor markers, IgG4‐related disease (IgG4‐RD) should be considered in the differential diagnosis. We report an extremely unusual case of IgG4‐RD mimicking metastatic malignancy, with polyserositis and widespread abdominal ...
Meisi Huo, Jinhua Li, Shuqi Wu, Shiyan Yan   +3 more
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Bleeding from gastric body varices effectively treated with endoscopic band ligation

International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2012
Takahiro Sato, Sho KitagawaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sapporo Kosei General Hospital, Sapporo, JapanAbstract: A 55-year-old man with alcoholic liver cirrhosis was admitted to hospital with tarry stools.
Sato T, Kitagawa S
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Feasibility of transnasal endoscopy in screening for esophageal and gastric varices in patients with chronic liver disease

Endoscopy International Open, 2017
Background and study aims Screening for esophageal and gastric varices is indicated for patients with portal hypertension or cirrhosis. Typically, conventional endoscopy is used; however, the need for sedation increases the costs and risks, especially in
Anderson Antônio de Faria, Carlos Alberto Freitas Dias, Luciana Dias Moetzsohn, Silas de Castro Carvalho, Tereza Abreu Ferrari, Vitor Nunes Arantes   +5 more
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Intravenous Versus Oral Iron After Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

JGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background & Objective Few trials have compared the efficacy of intravenous (IV) iron repletion to oral repletion for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). We aim to guide clinical decision‐making and optimize treatment strategies through the findings from these studies to provide a step closer to a consensus on the most effective ...
Mohamed Abuelazm, Ahmed Fares, Mohammad Adam, Yazan Sallam, Ahmed Mazen Amin, Hosam I. Taha, Mustafa Turkmani, Fouad Jaber   +7 more
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Evaluation of therapeutic effects and serious complications following endoscopic obliterative therapy with Histoacryl

Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, 2010
Takahiro Sato, Katsu YamazakiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sapporo Kosei General Hospital, Sapporo, JapanBackground and aims: Our aim was to evaluate the utility of endoscopic obliterative therapy with Histoacryl for gastric varices and to investigate ...
Takahiro Sato, Katsu Yamazaki
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Pharmacokinetics of Belumosudil and Its Metabolites in Individuals With Hepatic Impairment

Clinical and Translational Science, Volume 18, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Belumosudil, an orally administered Rho‐associated coiled‐coil–containing protein kinase 2 selective inhibitor drug for treatment of chronic graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD), is predominantly eliminated via the liver. This phase 1, open‐label, non‐randomized, parallel‐group study (NCT04166942) evaluated belumosudil pharmacokinetics and safety ...
Olivier Schueller, Virginie Esposito, Lauren Lohmer, Felix Beck, Lenore Teichert, Jeegar Patel, Jasminder Sahi   +6 more
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Endoscopic Obliteration of Gastric Varices [PDF]

Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy, 2013
AbstractGastric varices are present in 5–33% of patients with portal hypertension and have a reported bleeding incidence of approximately 25% in 2 years. Gastric varices are more common in patients with noncirrhotic portal hypertension and extrahepatic portal vein obstruction.
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