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First reports of computed tomographic colonography for the screening of colorectal polyps in acromegalic patients [PDF]

, 2008
*Aim:* To analyze the CTC performance for the screening of colorectal polyps in acromegalic patients. *Materials and Methods:* A prospective study of 21 acromegalic patients, 12 male and 9 female, average age 49, who underwent CTC ...
Anke Boeving, Benito Parolim, Cé, Jú, Joã, Odery Ramos Jr, Ricardo De Bem, Sandra Teixeira   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Single‐Incision Anterolateral Thoracotomy for LVAD Implantation: A Novel Minimally Invasive Approach

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
A novel single‐incision anterolateral thoracotomy technique enables complete HeartMate 3 implantation without sternotomy, minimizing surgical trauma and accelerating recovery. This minimally invasive approach is feasible, safe, and may represent a new standard in advanced heart failure surgery.
Ali Saad Merzah, Günes Dogan, Alina Zubarevich, Stefan Rümke, Bastian Schmack, Ezin Deniz, Jasmin Hanke, Arjang Ruhparwar, Jan D. Schmitto, Alexander Weymann   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Painless Colonoscopy: Available Techniques and Instruments [PDF]

Clinical Endoscopy, 2016
During colonoscopy, air insufflation to distend the lumen and facilitate careful inspection and scope insertion can induce pain and cause discomfort.
Hyun Gun Kim
doaj   +1 more source

METABOLIC EFFECTS OF CARBON DIOXIDE INSUFFLATION DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY: CHANGES IN PH, ARTERIAL PARTIAL PRESSURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (PACO2) AND END TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE (ETCO2)

National Journal of Medical Research, 2022
Background: Laparoscopy involves inspecting the abdomen and pelvis using an endoscope. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas that is commonly used to insufflate the abdomen so as to facilitate the surgical view.
Mohd Dawood Bachh, Nyla Farooq, Yousha Muneeb Gillani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Production of the freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus dimorphus and Arthrospira platensis by using cattle digestate [PDF]

, 2014
Microalgae are considered one of the most promising feedstocks for biofuels; these microorganisms are also able to enhance the nutritional content of conventional food preparations, or can be converted into other fuel products, such as hydrogen, ethanol,
Bravi, Marco, Cicci, Agnese
core   +1 more source

Intestinal Ultrasound Transmural Healing Was Associated With Improved Long‐Term Outcomes Among Patients With Endoscopic Remission: Results of a Prospective Study

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
This a prospective study showing the benefit of intestinal ultrasound transmural healing on long term outcome among patient with partial and complete endoscopic healing in Crohn's disease. ABSTRACT Background STRIDE II guidelines recognise endoscopic healing as a main therapeutic target in Crohn's disease (CD).
Clara Yzet, Amélie Plancke, Franck Brazier, Lucien Grados, Elise Derval, Louise Ghilardi, Momar Diouf, Adrien Ollier, Mathurin Fumery   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determination of the optimal inspiratory pressure providing adequate ventilation while minimizing gastric insufflation using real-time ultrasonography in Chinese children: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study

BMC Anesthesiology, 2017
Background During facemask ventilation, gastric insufflation is defined as appearance of a comet-tail or an acoustic shadow on ultrasonography. Ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-section area (CSA) may reflect an insufflated antrum and provide ...
Xiaowei Qian, Qiong Hu, Hang Zhao, Bo Meng, Yang Nan, Hong Cao, Qingquan Lian, Jun Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complications of Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System: Review of 1205 Cases in 10 Years' Experience. [PDF]

DEN Open
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Endoscopic Pressure Study Integrated System (EPSIS) is a novel endoscopic tool to assess lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function by monitoring intragastric pressure (IGP) through insufflation. While previous studies have confirmed its diagnostic utility for LES dysfunction‐related disorders such as gastroesophageal ...
Iwasaki M, Tanaka I, Inoue H, Saino M, Ushikubo K, Yamamoto K, Nishikawa Y, Owada K, Abiko S, Tanabe M.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Aplastic Crisis as Primary Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [PDF]

, 2011
Aplastic crisis is an unusual feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We report the case of a 54-year-old woman presenting with both (extravascular) Coombs-positive hemolytic anemia and laboratory findings of bone marrow hyporegeneration with ...
Alger M, Andreas Völkl, Bailey FA, Brooks, Chute JP, Espinoza JL, Feng X, Fuat S. Oduncu, Hinterberger-Fischer M, Hirano N, Hirano N, Mestanza-Peralta M, Michael Bäuerle, Pavithran K, Philipp Baumann, Ralf Schmidmaier, Singh NP, Tagoe C, Takamatsu H, Tan EM, Torok-Storb B, Wolach B, Young NS, Young NS   +23 more
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Secondary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage in biliary atresia—Analysis of prospective multicenter studies

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Lee M. Bass, Kieran Hawthorne, John C. Magee, Benjamin L. Shneider, Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN), Lee M. Bass, Kieran Hawthorne, John C. Magee, Simon P. Horslen, Wen Ye, Jean P. Molleston, Lisa Henn, Daniel H. Leung, Ronald J. Sokol, Saul J. Karpen, Philip Rosenthal, Kathleen M. Loomes, Rohit Kohli, Pamela L. Valentino, Alexander Miethke, Vicky L. Ng, M. Kyle Jensen, Benjamin L. Shneider   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source