Biodegradable esophageal stents in benign and malignant strictures – a single center experience [PDF]
Endoscopy International Open, 2016 Background and study aims: Biodegradable (BD) esophageal stents were recently developed mainly for refractory benign strictures, but experience and available literature are limited. Patients and methods: This was a retrospective observational
Dimitrios E. Sigounas +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
The Diagnostic Dilemma of Malignant Biliary Strictures [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2020 The differential diagnosis for biliary strictures is broad. However, the likelihood of malignancy is high. Determining the etiology of a biliary stricture requires a comprehensive physical exam, laboratory evaluation, imaging, and ultimately tissue ...
Robert Dorrell +4 more
doaj +3 more sources
Endoscopic Management of Malignant Biliary Stricture [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2020 A biliary stricture is an area of narrowing in the extrahepatic or intrahepatic biliary system. The majority of biliary strictures are caused by malignancies, particularly cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Robert Dorrell, Swati Pawa, Rishi Pawa
doaj +3 more sources
Diagnostic Value of EUS-FNA in the Differential Diagnosis of Esophageal Strictures Lacking Typical Malignant Features [PDF]
DiagnosticsBackground: Esophageal strictures lacking typical malignant endoscopic features present a significant diagnostic challenge, often mimicking malignancy on imaging while concealing their true nature under regular white-light endoscopy. This study evaluated
Keyi Zhang +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Prophylactic endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting to prevent acute cholecystitis induced after metallic stent placement for malignant biliary strictures: a retrospective study in Japan [PDF]
Clinical EndoscopyBackground/Aims Endoscopic biliary drainage using self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) for malignant biliary strictures occasionally induces acute cholecystitis (AC).
Fumisato Kozakai +12 more
doaj +2 more sources
Performance of large language models in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant biliary stricture [PDF]
Frontiers in OncologyBackgroundDistinguishing benign from malignant biliary strictures remains challenging. Large Language Models (LLMs) show promise in enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Chenxi Kang +19 more
doaj +2 more sources
Endoscopic Evaluation of Biliary Strictures: Current and Emerging Techniques [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2021 The diagnosis of biliary strictures in clinical practice can be challenging. Discriminating between benign and malignant biliary strictures is important to prevent the morbidity and mortality associated with incorrect diagnoses.
Roy Huynh +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Endoscopic Stenting for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Results of a Nationwide Experience [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2021 Background/Aims Many unanswered questions remain about the treatment of malignant hilar obstruction. We investigated endoscopic stenting for malignant biliary strictures, as reported in a nationwide registry.
Jeanne Lubbe +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Factors Associated with Malignant Biliary Strictures in Patients with Atypical or Suspicious Cells on Brush Cytology [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2019 Background/Aims Pathological diagnosis of biliary strictures with atypical or suspicious cells on endoscopic retrograde brush cytology and indeterminate strictures on imaging is challenging.
Ji Young Park, Tae Joo Jeon
doaj +1 more source