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Anti‐Reflux Procedures in Australia, 2000/1 to 2023/4: Increasing Rates in Females and in Older Patients

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Anti‐reflux and paraoesophageal hernia surgery rates in Australia rose markedly from 2000 to 2024, especially among females and older adults. Hiatal closure procedures increased while isolated fundoplasty declined, highlighting shifting surgical practice and notable sex‐ and age‐related differences in treatment patterns.
Christopher Goubar, Thomas Goubar, Douglas Fenton‐Lee, R. Louise Rushworth   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anastomotic Failure Is Not Affected by Anastomotic Technique in Minimally Invasive Two‐Stage Oesophagectomy

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The choice of anastomotic technique in minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO) may influence postoperative morbidity and long‐term outcomes. The primary aim of our study is to determine whether circular (CS) or linear‐stapled (LS) anastomosis is associated with anastomotic complications following MIO.
L. Vu, C. Cabalag, L. Ng, B. Choo, A. Hardley, S. Kariyawasam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gastroscopy: Endoscopy of the upper gastro-intestinal tract performed by a family physician in a community hospital

South African Family Practice, 1997
Objective: To analyse the findings of upper gastro-intestinal endoscopic examinations performed by a family physician in a community hospital and to investigate the implications thereof.Study Period: Two years.Setting: Mamelodi Community Hospital to the ...
E. Moore, H.P. Meyer, R.J.E. Erasmus, R. Kirkby   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changing Aetiology of Perforated Peptic Ulcers: Rising Impact of Non‐Steroidal‐Anti‐Inflammatories in Western Australia

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) continues to be a health issue, mainly due to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Despite better treatment of H. pylori and use of proton pump inhibitors, the rate of reduction in PUD complications is slowing down.
Vidya Willis, Tamalee Wilson, David R. Fletcher, Amanda J. Foster   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical characteristics and endoscopic outcomes of upper GI foreign bodies in children: sedated versus unsedated approaches

Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies in children and compare the clinical efficacy and safety of painless gastroscopy versus conventional gastroscopy for foreign body extraction.
Zhen Wang, Meng Zhang, Lin Li, Ailing Chen, Ya Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A wireless endoscopy capsule suitable for imaging of the equine stomach and small intestine

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020
Background Capsule endoscopy offers a new method for visualization of the gastrointestinal mucosa in horses where other imaging technologies have diagnostic limitations.
Mei Steinmann, Rebecca J. Bezugley, Stephanie L. Bond, Jill S. Pomrantz, Renaud Léguillette   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of laparoscopy combined with gastroscopy positioning and open resection for gastric stromal tumours: A meta-analysis

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2020
Background and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety in treating gastric stromal tumours by laparoscopy combined with gastroscopy positioning surgery.
Hu Zhang, Jie Chen, Chen Chen
doaj   +1 more source

A Review of Linear Stapled‐Sutured Intrathoracic Oesophago‐Gastric Anastomosis by a Single Surgeon Over Three Decades

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper describes the technique of performing an intrathoracic linear stapled/sutured anastomosis between the oesophagus and gastric conduit. It analyses the outcome from a single surgeon working at two co‐located hospitals. Method A retrospective review of prospectively collected data was performed.
Matilda Anderson, Enoch Wong, Jan Goonawardena, Peter Bird, Richard Cade, Akhtar H. Sayed Hassen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Short Inter‐Treatment Interval Treatment With Artificial Liver Support System Reduces 90‐Day Transplant‐Free Mortality in Patients With Hepatitis B Virus–Related Acute‐On‐Chronic Liver Failure: A Retrospective Observational Study

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
ALSS short inter‐treatment interval treatment (patients received two ALSS treatments within 48 h) correlates with improved liver function and 90‐day transplant‐free survival of HBV‐ACLF. This result provides a certain theoretical basis for the timing and time interval of ALSS for HBV‐ACLF, enriches the models and contents of ALSS treatment for HBV‐ACLF,
Jingjie Fu, Fang Chen, Wenfeng Yang, Ting Chen, Jian Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Less tachycardia during transnasal versus conventional gastroscopy [PDF]

, 2012
Transnasal endoscopy is well tolerated, but physiological benefits compared with conventional gastroscopy have not been studied in detail. The aims of this randomised study were to evaluate cardiopulmonary features, patient tolerance, and the endoscopist'
Schulze, Svend, Trap, Rete, Neuenschwander, Anders U, Christensen, Merete, Rosenberg, Jacob   +4 more
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