Role of gastroscopy in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) [PDF]
South African Family Practice, 2007 Background: This two-year study is a retrospective analysis of records of patients diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) at a private medical aid society for the period January 2002 to December 2003.
Aisha B. Suleman, V. Rambiritch
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BMC Anesthesiology, 2023 Background This study aims to investigate the effect of preoperative sleep quality on the target plasma concentration of propofol and postoperative sleep in patients undergoing painless gastroscopy.
Yuxue Qiu +6 more
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Taking More Gastroscopy Images Increases the Detection Rate of Clinically Significant Gastric Lesions: Validation of a Systematic Screening Protocol for the Stomach [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, 2020 Background/Aims For systematic screening protocol for the stomach (SSS), 22 gastroscopy images are considered sufficient to avoid blind spots during gastroscopy.
Ja In Lee +3 more
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Endoscopic Findings of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Lebanese Patients Undergoing Gastroscopy: A Retrospective Study from a Single Tertiary Center [PDF]
Antibiotics(1) Background: Gastric cancer continues to pose a significant public health challenge, with its incidence influenced by various factors, including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. In Lebanon, data on H.
Rim Boutari +15 more
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Evaluation of Owner‐Reported Clinical Signs and Fecal Occult Blood Tests as Predictors of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Competition Dressage Horses [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal MedicineBackground Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) adversely affects the health, welfare, and performance of sports horses, requiring gastroscopy for definitive diagnosis. Owners frequently consider girth aversion as highly suggestive of EGUS. Objectives To
Thibault Frippiat +3 more
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Related Factors of Pathological Upgrading in Gastric Mucosal Lesions after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection [PDF]
Zhongguo quanke yixue, 2023 Background Early diagnosis of gastric cancer is essential for patient prognosis. Currently, endoscopic forceps biopsy (EFB) is an important tool for the diagnosis of gastric cancer.
GAO Rongjian, WU Haili, BI Jianhong, KANG Kai, GUO Xing, LIU Juan, LI Xiaoli, MENG Cunying
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Application of Gastroscopy in the Diagnosis of Congenital Pyriform Sinus Fistula in Children
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the diagnostic value of gastroscopy under local anesthesia for congenital pyriform sinus fistula (CPSF).Methods: This research was a diagnostic study. Patients received gastroscopy under local anesthesia to
Shengcai Wang +17 more
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Effect of electroacupuncture on discomfort during gastroscopy: A randomised controlled trial
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2023 Background: Gastrointestinal reactions, pain and discomfort are inevitable in patients undergoing common gastroscopy. Acupuncture is an effective therapy that assists in the perioperative period; however, evidence of it relieving discomfort is limited ...
Xuan Yin +6 more
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Management of aerosol generation during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2022 In the highly contagious coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) are associated with high-risk of transmission. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a procedure with the potential to cause dissemination of bodily fluids. At
Chawisa Nampoolsuksan +11 more
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Deep learning for gastroscopic images: computer-aided techniques for clinicians
BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2022 Gastric disease is a major health problem worldwide. Gastroscopy is the main method and the gold standard used to screen and diagnose many gastric diseases.
Ziyi Jin +8 more
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