EUS-guided portal pressure gradient measurement with a simple novel device: a human pilot study. [PDF]
Background and aimsPortal hypertension is a serious adverse event of liver cirrhosis. Recently, we developed a simple novel technique for EUS-guided portal pressure gradient (PPG) measurement (PPGM).
Chang, Kenneth J +7 more
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The Invalidity of the Laplace Law for Biological Vessels and of Estimating Elastic Modulus from Total Stress vs. Strain: a New Practical Method [PDF]
The quantification of the stiffness of tubular biological structures is often obtained, both in vivo and in vitro, as the slope of total transmural hoop stress plotted against hoop strain. Total hoop stress is typically estimated using the "Laplace law."
Brasseur, James G., Costanzo, Francesco
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Updated ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease 2025
Abstract Objectives To revise the 2018 European Reference Network for rare Inherited and Congenital Digestive and Gastrointestinal Anomalies (ERNICA) clinical guideline for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) based on new evidence and evolving clinical priorities, ensuring continued relevance, trustworthiness, and consistency ...
Daniel Rossi +35 more
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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction [PDF]
There has been an increasing need for the terminology on the conservative management of female pelvic floor dysfunction to be collated in a clinically based consensus report.This Report combines the input of members and elected nominees of the ...
Abramov, Yoram +14 more
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Demographic and Manometric Variables Can Independently Predict Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: The AGES-D Score [PDF]
Objectives Conclusive diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging. When reflux monitoring is inconclusive, high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) may provide additional relevant information. We aimed to identify demographic
Diego Reyes-Placencia +8 more
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Short and long term results of the laparoscopic Heller–Dor myotomy. The influence of age and previous conservative therapies [PDF]
Analisi dei risultati della terapia chirurgica dell'acalasia esofagea con tecnica di Heller-Dor laparoscopica in pazienti anziani con e senza dilatazione pneumatica ...
DOMENICO FICO AND DOMENICO PELAGGI +5 more
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Fecal incontinence: the quality of reported randomized, controlled trials in the last ten years. [PDF]
This study was designed to analyze the characteristics and the quality of reporting of randomized, controlled trials published during the last ten years on fecal ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya +2 more
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Functional constipation in children and young adults with Prader–Willi syndrome
Abstract Objectives Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hyperphagia, endocrinopathies, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Clinical concerns about constipation and fecal incontinence (FI) are common, but no studies to date have clear data on functional defecation disorders in children with PWS.
Melinda J. Pierce +3 more
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Usefulness of nasal cavity evaluation before high-resolution esophageal manometry in high-risk patients [PDF]
Background/Aims A catheter is inserted through the nasal cavity during high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), which may cause adverse events such as pain or epistaxis.
Hyun Jin Min, Jae Yong Park
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Review of nutrition management of pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction
Abstract Chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (CIPO) is a rare, heterogeneous, and debilitating disorder characterized by profound intestinal dysmotility and severe nutrition challenges. Its presentation resembles that of mechanical bowel obstruction, but CIPO occurs in the absence of luminal obstruction.
Senthilkumar Sankararaman +5 more
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