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Third-generation cholecystectomy by natural orifices: transgastric and transvesical combined approach (with video) [PDF]

, 1964
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, Lima, E, Pêgo, JM, Henriques-Coelho, T, Silva, D, Moreira, I, Macedo, G, Carvalho, JL, Correia-Pinto, J   +8 more
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Transvesical route for NOTES urological applications: advances & controversies [PDF]

, 2012
Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) has emerged recently in the experimental surgical field, innovating for the passage of luminal barrier, the absence of scars and reduction of post-operative pain.
Lima, Estêvão Augusto Rodrigues de, Pinto, Jorge Correia, Rolanda, Carla   +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]

, 2015
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: The transnasal endosheath endoscope is a new disposable technology with potential applicability to the primary care setting.
Abdullahi, Zarah, di Pietro, Massimiliano, Fitzgerald, Rebecca C, Liu, Xinxue, O'Donovan, Maria, Shariff, Mohammed K, Varghese, Sibu   +6 more
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Novel treatment for gastric intestinal metaplasia, a precursor to cancer

JGH Open, 2020
Background and Aim Gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) is precancerous with a worldwide prevalence of 25%. Eradicating Helicobacter pylori prevented about half of gastric cancers; failure to prevent the rest was attributed to GIM. GIM is irreversible and
Shiu Kum Lam, George Lau
doaj   +1 more source

Transnasal endoscopy for eosinophilic esophagitis surveillance in adolescents with mild autism spectrum disorder: A single‐center case series

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience sensory sensitivities and procedural anxiety, which can complicate sedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a less invasive, unsedated alternative, but data on its use in this population are limited.
Natalee Sarintra, Robbie Pesek, Travis Ayers, Christina Tootle, Sulaiman S. Bharwani, Alejandro Ramirez, Hamza Hassan Khan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

What is behind the chest pain? Rare esophageal hematoma caused by betel nut: A case report

DEN Open
This case report reported a case of huge esophageal hematoma caused by chewing betel nut. The patient was admitted to the hospital due to chest pain. After a multidisciplinary diagnosis by the Department of Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Radiology, it
Chundi Guan, Meng Yang Wang, Xingfang Jia   +2 more
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Direct peroral cholangioscopy in the management of difficult biliary stones: a new tool to confirm common bile duct clearance. Results of a preliminary study [PDF]

, 2019
Background and aims: Endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) with stone extraction is the standard treatment for choledocholithiasis. After stone retrieval, balloon-occluded cholangiography is generally performed to confirm bile duct clearance but can miss ...
Anderloni, A., Auriemma, F., Belletrutti, P., Carrara, S., D'Amico, F., Fugazza, A., Maia, L., Maselli, R., Repici, A., Troncone, E.   +9 more
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Endoscopic small bowel therapies for type 2 diabetes

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic despite current medical treatments. Many patients are not responsive to medications, and patients with obesity are hesitant about bariatric surgery. Studies investigating the metabolic effects of Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass have increasingly demonstrated that the duodenum plays a key role in the ...
Roma Patel, Zehra Naseem, Prisha Gattu, Stephen Firkins, Roberto Simons‐Linares   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Environmental impact of single-use versus reusable flexible endoscopes: a systematic review

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
The increasing use of single-use flexible endoscopes raises concerns about their environmental impact. This systematic review includes 18 studies comparing singleuse and reusable endoscopes based on quantitative analyses on their environmental impact ...
Mayer Juliane, Pott Peter P.
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Monitoring of endoscope reprocessing with an adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence method

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control, 2017
Background: The arising challenges over endoscope reprocessing quality proposes to look for possibilities to measure and control the process of endoscope reprocessing.Aim: The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of monitoring endoscope ...
Parohl, Nina, Stiefenhöfer, Doris, Heiligtag, Sabine, Reuter, Henning, Dopadlik, Dana, Mosel, Frank, Gerken, Guido, Dechêne, Alexander, Heintschel von Heinegg, Evelyn, Jochum, Christoph, Buer, Jan, Popp, Walter   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source