Safety and usefulness of percutaneous transhepatic cholecystoscopy examination in high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Duodenal diverticulum (DD) is a rare cause of upper-GI bleeding. The diagnosis and treatment of DD bleeding (DDB) is challenging. Surgical management was the mainstay of therapy before the 1990s. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical feature, diagnosis, and management of cases of DDB at our institution and the...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Chen YY,Yen HH,Soon MS

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Stepwise radical endoscopic resection (SRER) has shown to be effective in eradicating Barrett's esophagus (BE) and its associated dysplasia. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term durability after successful SRER for early Barrett's neoplasia. METHODS:Patients treated with SRER for BE ≤5...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Belghazi K,van Vilsteren FGI,Weusten BLAM,Meijer SL,Bergman JJGHM,Pouw RE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colonoscopy is the preferred screening method for colorectal cancer. However, it has a substantial miss rate for colon polyps, and several techniques have been attempted to improve this limitation. Narrow-band imaging (NBI) is a novel technology that enhances the visualization of surface mucosal and vascular...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Rastogi A,Bansal A,Wani S,Callahan P,McGregor DH,Cherian R,Sharma P

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although conventional endoscopy (CE) and EUS are considered useful for predicting the invasion depth (T-staging) in early gastric cancer (EGC), no effective diagnostic strategy has been established. OBJECTIVE:To produce simple CE criteria and to elucidate an efficient diagnostic method by combining CE and E...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Tsujii Y,Kato M,Inoue T,Yoshii S,Nagai K,Fujinaga T,Maekawa A,Hayashi Y,Akasaka T,Shinzaki S,Watabe K,Nishida T,Iijima H,Tsujii M,Takehara T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of an echocolonoscope to examine patients with inflammatory bowel disease is technically difficult. Catheter probe assisted endoluminal ultrasonography (US) may be a feasible alternative. METHODS:Determination of demographic information and clinical disease activity was followed by colonoscopy with biop...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Soweid AM,Chak A,Katz JA,Sivak MV Jr

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absolute alcohol is a potentially optimal agent for sclerotherapy of esophageal varices. It is cheap and readily available. We compared the efficacy and safety of alcohol with those of a commonly used sclerosing agent, polidocanol. The study was planned to include patients with previous bleeding from esophageal varice...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Paoluzi P,Pietroiusti A,Ferrari S,Cappa M,Pagnanelli A

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic therapy of biliary tract leaks was uncommon before laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of endoscopic drainage by endoscopic sphincterotomy or stent placement. Various endoscopic therapeutic modalities and long-term follow-up of this problem were studied. METHODS:M...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ryan ME,Geenen JE,Lehman GA,Aliperti G,Freeman ML,Silverman WB,Mayeux GP,Frakes JT,Parker HW,Yakshe PN,Goff JS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP (BEA-ERCP) versus laparoscopy-assisted ERCP (LA-ERCP) in post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients are lacking. OBJECTIVES:To compare BEA-ERCP with LA-ERCP in post-RYGB patients and to identify factors that predict therapeutic success with BEA-ERCP. DESIGN:Retr...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Schreiner MA,Chang L,Gluck M,Irani S,Gan SI,Brandabur JJ,Thirlby R,Moonka R,Kozarek RA,Ross AS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:This study aims to assess current practices and perspectives of gastroenterologists on approaches to code status before inpatient endoscopy. METHODS:Self-reported data were obtained through a voluntary, anonymous survey of gastroenterologists and gastroenterology trainees in the United States (U.S....

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Feld LD,Mergener K,Rubin DT,Rao VL

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous sedation/analgesia for colonoscopy is accompanied with certain risks and postprocedure drowsiness. We sought to determine whether inhaled nitrous oxide (Entonox: 50% nitrous oxide, 50% oxygen) provides adequate analgesia for colonoscopy and the impact of this agent on recovery. METHODS:All patie...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Forbes GM,Collins BJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A swine model was previously developed for teaching endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The purpose of this study was to improve this model and develop a method for creating focal lesions for EUS imaging and intervention. METHODS:Experiments were performed in farm pigs (Sus scrofa) under general anesthesia. Under ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Bhutani MS,Aveyard M,Stills HF Jr

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Reports on the performance of unsedated ultrathin endoscopy via the transnasal (uTNE) and transoral (uTOE) routes are conflicting. We aimed to estimate the technical success rate, patient preference, and acceptability of uTNE and uTOE alone and in comparison with conventional EGD (cEGD; with or with...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sami SS,Subramanian V,Ortiz-Fernández-Sordo J,Saeed A,Singh S,Guha IN,Iyer PG,Ragunath K

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term efficacy of sequential insertion of multiple plastic stents for benign biliary strictures is poorly defined. The aims of this study were to evaluate the long-term outcome (bile duct patency, complications) of this therapy and to identify predictors of a good outcome. METHODS:Retrospective revi...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Draganov P,Hoffman B,Marsh W,Cotton P,Cunningham J

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:EUS is a promising modality for pancreatic-cancer screening in high-risk persons, including familial pancreatic-cancer (FPC) kindreds. OBJECTIVE:To assess interobserver agreement for interpretation of EUS in persons at high risk for pancreatic cancer. DESIGN:Seventeen expert endosonographers blinded to pat...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Topazian M,Enders F,Kimmey M,Brand R,Chak A,Clain J,Cunningham J,Eloubeidi M,Gerdes H,Gress F,Jagannath S,Kantsevoy S,LeBlanc JK,Levy M,Lightdale C,Romagnuolo J,Saltzman JR,Savides T,Wiersema M,Woodward T,Petersen

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A combination of midazolam and opioid is usually used to achieve sedation and analgesia during colonoscopy. Two commonly used opioids are meperidine and fentanyl, but few studies have compared their efficacy. OBJECTIVE:This randomized trial aimed to compare the efficacy and recovery time of 2 sedation regim...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Hayee B,Dunn J,Loganayagam A,Wong M,Saxena V,Rowbotham D,McNair A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing reports suggest that endoscopic removal of benign ampullary and duodenal polyps is safe and frequently definitive; however, most reported polyps have been small in size (<3 cm). We have developed experience with endoscopic removal of increasingly large and complex polyps. PATIENTS:Fifty-one cases...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Eswaran SL,Sanders M,Bernadino KP,Ansari A,Lawrence C,Stefan A,Mattia A,Howell DA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative radiologic localization of insulinomas often fails because of the small size of these tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can localize insulinomas in up to 80% of the cases. The aim of this study was to compare EUS and computed tomography (CT) diagnostic accuracy for insulinomas. METHODS:We rev...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ardengh JC,Rosenbaum P,Ganc AJ,Goldenberg A,Lobo EJ,Malheiros CA,Rahal F,Ferrari AP

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 200,000 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed annually. The reported incidence of inferior vena cava (IVC) involvement in patients with renal-cell carcinoma (RCC) ranges from 4% to 10%. Standard imaging modalities are unable to distinguish the inner structure of a thrombus and whether the vessel...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Mangiavillano B,Arcidiacono PG,Pasta A,Bertini R,Boemo C,Testoni PA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extraction of a migrated esophageal stent may be extremely difficult with a substantial risk of complications including esophageal perforation and hemorrhage. METHODS:Retrospectively 242 patients were evaluated who underwent implantation of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) and 13 (5.4%) were identified wi...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： De Palma GD,Iovino P,Catanzano C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ileoscopy is the criterion standard for mucosal lesions of terminal ileum but is performed in 5% of colonoscopy activity, and the need for training is undefined. OBJECTIVE:To assess the learning curve and skill-keeping line of ileoscopy. DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. SETTING:Single GI endoscopy uni...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Iacopini G,Frontespezi S,Vitale MA,Villotti G,Bella A,d'Alba L,De Cesare A,Iacopini F

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of a duodenal stent may hinder attempts at ERCP for treatment of malignant biliary obstruction. OBJECTIVE:We describe 2 patients in whom endoscopic fenestration of indwelling duodenal stents with an argon plasma coagulator facilitated successful ERCP. DESIGN:Single-center retrospective case se...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Topazian M,Baron TH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Capsule endoscopy (CE) can detect lesions outside the scope of ileocolonoscopy in postoperative patients with Crohn's disease (CD). However, the impact of such findings on patient outcomes remains unknown. This study is intended to evaluate the impact of CE findings on clinical management and outcom...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Han ZM,Qiao WG,Ai XY,Li AM,Chen ZY,Feng XC,Zhang J,Wan TM,Xu ZM,Bai Y,Li MS,Liu SD,Zhi FC

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:18-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) is used clinically to detect recurrent colon cancer after surgical resection, but the sensitivity of PET for premalignant colon lesions and early stage colon cancer is not well defined. METHODS:In a prospective study, 45 patients with a total of 58 co...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Friedland S,Soetikno R,Carlisle M,Taur A,Kaltenbach T,Segall G

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The technical difficulties inherent in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for colorectal neoplasms may result in the failure of en bloc resection or perforation. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the predictors of en bloc resection failure or perforation by using preoperatively a...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Imai K,Hotta K,Yamaguchi Y,Kakushima N,Tanaka M,Takizawa K,Kawata N,Matsubayashi H,Shimoda T,Mori K,Ono H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of endoscopic interventions in thrombocytopenia has received little attention in the medical literature. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the safety of endoscopic interventions including evaluation of GI bleeding (GIB) in patients with thrombocytopenia. DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospectiv...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Krishna SG,Rao BB,Thirumurthi S,Lee JH,Ramireddy S,Guindani M,Ross WA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omeprazole is a potent antisecretory drug that acts by inhibiting the gastric proton pump. In the present study, we have observed the effects of this drug on gastrointestinal mucosal perfusion, oxygenation, and hexosamine generation in humans. Sixteen healthy volunteers were included. Gastrointestinal mucosal perfusio...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Iwao T,Toyonaga A,Shigemori H,Ikegami M,Tanikawa K

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Schatzki rings are found in the distal esophagus, are associated with hiatal hernias, and present with intermittent dysphagia to solid foods. They can be identified by radiology (GI series or barium swallow studies) or endoscopy. Rings are not always visualized during endoscopy in patients in whom t...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Jouhourian C,Bonis PA,Guelrud M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Unresectable malignant biliary strictures are generally managed by palliative stent placement for drainage of biliary tree. Recently, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used to improve the patency of biliary stents in these patients. Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of biliary st...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sofi AA,Khan MA,Das A,Sachdev M,Khuder S,Nawras A,Lee W

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing EUS usually receive intravenously administered sedative medication. A double-blind, prospective, randomized trial was conducted to compare midazolam with a placebo for EUS of the esophagus and stomach and to assess patient tolerance and endoscopic feasibility. METHODS:A total of 111 pati...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Bonta PI,Kok MF,Bergman JJ,Van den Brink GR,Lemkes JS,Tytgat GN,Fockens P

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stents have been placed through malignant pancreatic strictures, mainly to alleviate pain of presumed obstructive origin. Self-expanding metallic stents have major advantages over plastic stents when used for treatment of malignant biliary strictures. However, there are few reports of their use in patients w...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Keeley SP,Freeman ML

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00