Acetic acid guided biopsies in Barrett’s surveillance for neoplasia detection versus non-targeted biopsies (Seattle protocol):a feasibility study for a randomised tandem endoscopy trial. The ABBA study. [PDF]
MiRNAs function in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression and play very important roles in plant development. Lonicera japonica is one of the important medicinal plants in China.
Barr, Hugh +12 more
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Evaluation of the tip-bending response in clinically used endoscopes
Background and study aims: Endoscopic interventions require accurate and precise control of the endoscope tip. The endoscope tip response depends on a cable pulling system, which is known to deliver a significantly nonlinear response that eventually ...
Esther D. Rozeboom +4 more
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Endoscopic Camera Control by Head Movements for Thoracic Surgery [PDF]
In current video-assisted thoracic surgery, the endoscopic camera is operated by an assistant of the surgeon, which has several disadvantages. This paper describes a system which enables the surgeon to control the endoscopic camera without the help of an
Bruin, Gart de +5 more
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Efficacy of Peracetic Acid (EndoPA®) for Disinfection of Endoscopes
Background/Aims: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of peracetic acid (EndoPA®; Firson Co., Ltd., Cheonan, Korea) in disinfecting endoscopes. Methods: We prospectively investigated the gastroscopes (Part I) utilized in 100 gastroscopic examinations ...
Ji Min Lee +6 more
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Third-generation cholecystectomy by natural orifices: transgastric and transvesical combined approach (with video) [PDF]
BACKGROUND:An isolated transgastric port has some limitations in performing transluminal endoscopic cholecystectomy. However, transvesical access to the peritoneal cavity has recently been reported to be feasible and safe.OBJECTIVE:To assess the ...
Rolanda, C +8 more
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Background and study aims Flexible endoscopes are potential vectors of pathogen transmission to patients that are subjected to cleaning and high-level disinfection after each procedure. Efficient manual cleaning is a prerequisite for effective high-level
Jonathan Alfageme Gonzalez +9 more
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Hospital environment as a reservoir for cross transmission. Cleaning and disinfection procedures [PDF]
Background. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) represent a serious problem for public health, as they increase the morbidity and mortality rates, present a relevant financial burden, and significantly contribute to the antimicrobial resistance ...
Cammalleri, V. +4 more
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Detection of duodenal villous atrophy on endoscopic images using a deep learning algorithm [PDF]
Background and aims Celiac disease with its endoscopic manifestation of villous atrophy is underdiagnosed worldwide. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) for the macroscopic detection of villous atrophy at routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Ebigbo, Alanna +20 more
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RACIONAL: O método com utilização manual de glutaraldeído é amplamente empregado para desinfecção de endoscópios. A elevada rotina nos serviços de gastroscopia, pequena quantidade de equipamentos e a falta de conhecimento técnico sobre os processos de ...
Alexandre Paulo Machado +2 more
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Pilot randomized crossover study comparing the efficacy of transnasal disposable endosheath with standard endoscopy to detect Barrett's esophagus. [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: The transnasal endosheath endoscope is a new disposable technology with potential applicability to the primary care setting.
Abdullahi, Zarah +6 more
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