Antibiotic prophylaxis of infective endocarditis during digestive endoscopy: over- and underuse in Switzerland despite professed adherence to guidelines.

abstract：:Background Participants' experience with a screening test can influence adherence, and therefore the efficacy of screening programs. We compared screening with unsedated flexible sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for participants' satisfaction with the decision and for willingness to repeat colorect...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Kirkøen B,Berstad P,Botteri E,Dalén E,Nilsen JA,Hoff G,de Lange T,Bernklev T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:A clean colon is essential for an efficient examination. The aim of this study was to compare a novel low-dose, low volume triple regimen with Fleet Phospho-soda. METHODS:A blinded, experienced colonoscopist examined 132 consecutive patients randomly allocated to receive either a triple regim...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Chilton AP,O'Sullivan M,Cox MA,Loft DE,Nwokolo CU

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Open or laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy is an established treatment for malignant duodenal obstruction but may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to develop a model for an entirely endoscopic gastrojejunostomy to treat duodenal obstruction, and...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： von Renteln D,Vassiliou MC,McKenna D,Suriawinata AA,Swain CP,Rothstein RI

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This brief report describes an unusual case of a patient who had a solitary pulmonary metastasis from an intraocular tumor removed 9 years previously. He was diagnosed by bronchofiberscopy and subjected to right middle lobectomy. Pathological examination revealed that the lesion resulted from direct metastasization to...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Harada S,Kuwahara T,Kido M,Kajiki A,Ishikura Y,Koide O

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Local failure after definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with esophageal cancer remains one of the major problems in finding a cure. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is one treatment option when failure lesions are superficial. However, there are no relevant long-term survival data...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Yano T,Muto M,Hattori S,Minashi K,Onozawa M,Nihei K,Ishikura S,Ohtsu A,Yoshida S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fine-needle aspiration guided by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has shown promising results in establishing the cytological diagnosis of lesions identified during endoscopic ultrasound examinations. We report here on a case of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed by EUS-guided biopsy in which curative resect...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bogstad J,Vilmann P,Burcharth F

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:In adults, general anesthesia is usually only provided during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) when prior attempts using conscious sedation have failed. It was hypothesized that in our hospital, other factors might be associated with general anesthesia for ERCP. The aim of...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Raymondos K,Panning B,Bachem I,Manns MP,Piepenbrock S,Meier PN

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Gastric mucosa may have several tiny patterns in portal hypertension. In this prospective study, we used magnifying endoscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to better characterize the morphology of gastric mucosa in patients with cirrhosis, and we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of m...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Calès P,Oberti F,Delmotte JS,Baslé M,Casa C,Arnaud JP

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Tumor ingrowth through self-expanding metal stents presents a difficult problem for management. The techniques for treating tumor ingrowth have not yet been well described, and the optimal endoscopic approach is not clear. We have recently used photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat tumor ingrowt...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Scheider DM,Siemens M,Cirocco M,Haber GB,Kandel G,Kortan P,Marcon NE

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Trans-esophageal real-time endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) has emerged as an important technique for sampling perigastrointestinal lymph nodes. The purpose of this study was to compare the yield of EUS-guided FNA of mediastinal lymph nodes using different techni...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bhutani MS,Suryaprasad S,Moezzi J,Seabrook D

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A newly designed ultrasonography probe is presented which can be advanced through the instrumentation channel of an operative endoscope (TGF-Olympus). The A-scan allows the differentiation between solid and cystic masses in the upper abdomen leading to gastric impression. Guided puncture of pancreatic pseudocysts is b...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Lutz H,Rösch W

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 4 piglets the gallbladder was punctured under sonographic control threetimes during a period of 46 days. Each puncture was proved by X-ray controls after application of 2-4 ml of a water soluble contrast medium. One day after the third puncture all animals were killed in order to look for macroscopic or microscopic...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Klapdor R,Scherer K,Sepehr H,Klöppel G

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic resection is the cornerstone of endoscopic management of esophageal early neoplasia. However, endoscopic resection is a complex technique requiring knowledge and expertise. Our aims were to identify the most important learning points in performing endoscopic resection in a training setting and to ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： van Vilsteren FG,Pouw RE,Alvarez Herrero L,Bisschops R,Houben M,Peters FT,Schenk BE,Weusten BL,Schoon EJ,Bergman JJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) provides a high en bloc resection rate for superficial colorectal tumors. The aims of this study were to assess the feasibility of ESD in France and to evaluate the complete resection rate at 1 year. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with superficial rectal ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Rahmi G,Hotayt B,Chaussade S,Lepilliez V,Giovannini M,Coumaros D,Charachon A,Cholet F,Laquière A,Samaha E,Prat F,Ponchon T,Bories E,Robaszkiewicz M,Boustière C,Cellier C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-year-old man with underlying Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, which is a rare X-linked congenital immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by recurrent infections, thrombopenia, eczema and hematopoietic malignancies, presented with bloody diarrhea. Endoscopic and histological evaluation was compatible with ulcerative col...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Folwaczny C,Ruelfs C,Walther J,König A,Emmerich B

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:It is difficult to measure the prevalence of hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) in geographical areas that do not have tumor registers, as is the case in the present study, and it was therefore decided to assess the prevalence in Italy using different methods. PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Riegler G,Savastano A,Selvaggi F,Ciociano R,Martino R,Riccio G,Iorio R,Ponti G,Carratú R,Borgheresi P,de Filippo G,Rossi GB,Tempesta AM,de Palma GD,Catanzano C,Russo P,Bianco MA,Piscitelli A,di Carlo V,Baldi V,Ava

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Ideal bowel preparation for colonoscopy requires complete removal of fluid and foam from the colon. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is widely used for bowel preparation, with antifoaming agents such as simethicone commonly used in combination with PEG. Data on the effect of simethicone on the adenom...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bai Y,Fang J,Zhao SB,Wang D,Li YQ,Shi RH,Sun ZQ,Sun MJ,Ji F,Si JM,Li ZS

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that pre-procedural oral simethicone improves visibility in upper GI tract endoscopy. We examined three-hundred-thirty patients referred for upper endoscopy who were randomized and were required to swallow a placebo solution or one of three liquid simethicone solutions 15 min prior to the examina...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bertoni G,Gumina C,Conigliaro R,Ricci E,Staffetti J,Mortilla MG,Pacchione D

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous scientific publications explore the field of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy (a Pubmed search currently yields > 73000 results). Therefore, guidelines have become an indispensable tool for incorporating up-to-date knowledge into daily clinical care. Since the 1990 s, the issuing of guidelines has been a centr...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Dumonceau JM,Hassan C,Riphaus A,Ponchon T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:In pancreas divisum (PD), endoscopic drainage of the minor papilla is beneficial for patients presenting with acute recurrent pancreatitis, but in cases of chronic pancreatitis, surgery is claimed to be indicated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic stent placement...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Boerma D,Huibregtse K,Gulik TM,Rauws EA,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) has emerged as a palliative treatment for patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). Recently, a new partially covered "big cup" SEMS has been developed to prevent both stent migration and tissue ingrowth. The aim of the study was to evaluate s...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： van den Berg MW,Walter D,Vleggaar FP,Siersema PD,Fockens P,van Hooft JE

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of intra-uterine endoscopy over the last years is given showing the increased demand for hysteroscopy for diagnosis and therapy of intra-uterine diseases. Its indications include the search for unknown causes of uterine bleeding or sterility. It is also applied for various therapeutic reasons such as for exam...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Lindemann HJ

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:Endocytoscopy (ECS) enables in vivo microscopic imaging, which allows analysis of mucosal structures at the cellular level; however, limited data are available on the validity of ECS in the stomach. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of ECS in the diagnosis of early gastric c...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Kaise M,Ohkura Y,Iizuka T,Kimura R,Nomura K,Kuribayashi Y,Yamada A,Yamashita S,Furuhata T,Kikuchi D,Ogawa O,Matsui A,Mitani T,Hoteya S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Capsule endoscopy (Pillcam Colon) has recently shown acceptable accuracy in detecting colonic lesions when compared with colonoscopy. The aim of this analysis is to provide a model to assess the cost and effectiveness of population-based screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) using capsule endo...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Hassan C,Zullo A,Winn S,Morini S

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Secure transluminal closure remains a fundamental barrier to clinical introduction of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Current NOTES closure modalities either do not provide secure closure or are too challenging to apply in vivo. The aims of this study were to evaluate ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Voermans RP,van Berge Henegouwen MI,Bemelman WA,Fockens P

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The nitinol stent is a self-expandable spiral stent made of nickel-titanium alloy. We performed a pilot study to evaluate the method of stent insertion and stent efficacy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-eight patients with irresectable malignancy had nitinol stents inserted for obstructive jaund...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Smits M,Huibregtse K,Tytgat G

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Although eosinophilic esophagitis has been increasingly diagnosed over recent years, little is known about this disease. In this study, symptoms, accompanying allergic disorders, and endoscopic findings in 117 patients with eosinophilic esophagitis were analyzed retrospectively. PATIENTS AND ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Müller S,Pühl S,Vieth M,Stolte M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic sphincterotomy is not without risks, and is also ineffective in about half of patients with type III sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD), i.e. those without clinical evidence of biliary obstruction (normal liver tests, normal bile duct diameter, and regular drainage time at endoscop...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Wehrmann T,Seifert H,Seipp M,Lembcke B,Caspary WF

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lipid islands in the gastric mucosa are small, well delimited white or yellowish-white patches varying in diameter from 0.5 to 3 millimeters. Microscopically they constitute accumulations of macrophages full of lipids. This endoscopic and histological finding was observed in 0.38% of patients who had not undergone...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Terruzzi V,Minoli G,Butti GC,Rossini A

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic drainage is a widely used treatment modality for pancreatic pseudocysts and has challenged more traditional drainage techniques. This retrospective study evaluates the short-term and long-term results with this technique and aims to identify procedural modifications that may improve...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Cahen D,Rauws E,Fockens P,Weverling G,Huibregtse K,Bruno M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00