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Increased Prevalence of Barrett's Esophagus in Taiwan: A Prospective Multicenter Study
ABSTRACT Background and Aim With rising rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in Western countries, Barrett's esophagus (BE) has become a growing concern. The increasing prevalence of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Taiwan suggests a potential rise in BE cases as well.
Fu‐Jen Lee+10 more
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Changing perspectives on liver transplantation in 1988. [PDF]
After liver transplantation for cancer, there is a high incidence of disease recurrence within 18 to 36 months for most tumors, although there are a small number of long-term survivors.
Gordon, RD, Starzl, TE
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ABSTRACT Quality standards for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy are required to identify key quality indicators that are relevant to Australasian endoscopic practice and local patient populations. Such standards will promote equitable access to high‐quality UGI endoscopy for appropriate indications across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Linda S. Yang+11 more
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ANN for Diagnosing Hepatitis Virus [PDF]
: This paper presents an artificial neural network based approach for the diagnosis of hepatitis virus. A number of factors that may possibly influence the performance of patients were outlined.
AbuSharekh, Khaled+2 more
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The conundrum of esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction: Answers to key clinical questions
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by abnormal esophagogastric junction pressures in the setting of intact peristalsis. The significance of this finding is highest in patients with dysphagia or chest pain, and in patients for whom there is a clinical suspicion for an achalasia variant.
Kristle Lee Lynch+10 more
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Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer‐related death worldwide. Contemporary advances in systemic and locoregional therapies have led to changes in peer‐reviewed guidelines regarding systemic therapy as well as the possibility of downstaging disease that may enable some patients
Dimitrios Moris+12 more
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Abstract Objectives Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal symptoms, but patient discomfort and anxiety can affect procedural outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topical analgesics with and without Entonox during EGD in terms of procedural success, patient tolerance, and ...
Papiroon Noitasaeng+3 more
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Is an Independent Risk Factor for Decompensation in Cirrhosis Patients
Background: SARS-CoV-2 causes varied gastrointestinal symptoms. Cirrhosis patients face higher mortality rates from it, especially those with decompensated cirrhosis.
Mark Ayoub+5 more
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Prophylaxis of first variceal hemorrhage in patients with liver cirrhosis [PDF]
Gerbes, Alexander L.+3 more
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Correlation Between Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index Score and the Degree of Esophageal Varices with Liver Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Esophageal varices is the most common complication in liver cirrhosis. Bleeding varices is a serious complication causing increased mortality rate. In anticipation of those complications, the role of screening test is essential.
Supriyanto, I. (Imam)+3 more
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