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The Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Report

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1994
In summary, the endoscopy report is the permanent documentation and communication of the endoscopic procedure. The computerized endoscopy report system has, of necessity, improved our standardization of terminology and report content. Computerization of the endoscopy report has opened the door to easier auditing and quality review, as well as easier ...
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Premedication for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1989
Premedication is not essential to endoscopy but patient tolerance is clearly improved and, thus, ease of examination. Although comparable results can be achieved through nonpharmacologic means, the time and effort involved precludes their widespread use.
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Use of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Archives of Internal Medicine, 1979
To the Editor.— The article by Margolis et al in theArchives(138:1214-1217, 1978) reporting endoscopically identifiable gastroduodenal disease in 83% of patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic renal failure was very instructive. However, I fail to understand the basis of their recommendation "that patients with symptomatic or roentgenographic ...
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Training in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1994
Training in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a vital portion of the education received by gastroenterology trainees. Proper training involves the acquisition of adequate technical, cognitive, and interpretive skills necessary for good patient care.
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Technique of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1994
In order to obtain the greatest amount of diagnostic information from upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the methods of navigation, preparation of the equipment and patient, and accessory diagnostic procedures.
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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

2020
Abstract Endoscopy is the procedure of choice in patients with retrosternal or upper abdominal symptoms who require investigation, and is essential in significant gastrointestinal bleeding to identify and—in most cases—treat the cause, with various therapeutic methods possible for erosions, ulcers, and oesophageal varices. More recent
James E. East, George J. Webster
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Operative endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1974
Therapeutic endoscopy is a natural outgrowth of advanced endoscopic instrumentation and technics. The authors describe their experience in the upper gastrointestinal tract with the treatment of foreign bodies, polypectomy, and the removal of injurious sutures.
W, Roesch, H, Koch, P, Fruehmorgen, M, Classen   +3 more
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A Comparison of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Radiography

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 1980
One hundred symptomatic patients were evaluated independently with upper gastrointestinal radiography and fiberoptic endoscopy, and the results were compared. Of the two endoscopists sequentially examining the same patient, one was informed of available clinical and radiographic details and the other was not.
T R, Martin, J A, Vennes, S E, Silvis, H J, Ansel   +3 more
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Complications of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in the gastrointestinal bleeder

Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 1981
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, even with modern flexible fiberscopes, is associated with occasional life-threatening complications including perforation, hemorrhage, and various cardiopulmonary events. In the upper gastrointestinal bleeder, especially the elderly or those with active bleeding, risks may be appreciably higher, especially with respect to ...
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The Benefits of Endoscopy in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Endoscopy, 1986
Management of the patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a continuing challenge to the gastroenterologist and the surgeon. Endoscopy early in the course of bleeding benefits the patient only when diagnostic accuracy is combined with definitive hemostatic therapy.
P, Rutgeerts, G, Vantrappen
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