The role of gastrointestinal endoscopy in a developing country.

abstract：:Endoscopic diagnosis of amebic colitis can be difficult because its appearance may mimic other forms of colonic disease. The aim of this study was to identify predictive endoscopic findings for amebic colitis. Patients with suspected amebic colitis based on distinctive endoscopic findings such as aphthae or erosions, ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Nagata N,Shimbo T,Akiyama J,Nakashima R,Niikura R,Nishimura S,Yada T,Watanabe K,Oka S,Uemura N

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrohydraulic method of crushing bladder stones due to many aforesaid advantages can fully replace mechanical lithotripsy as being both more effective and having little danger of traumas. In rare cases when the stone cannot be crushed with Urat-I its removal should be performed by way of cystomy. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Trapeznikova MF,Borodulin GG

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of videoendoscopy has had a revolutionary impact on endoscopy teaching on a small scale within the Endoscopy unit itself and on a larger scale in the Conference Room which may be local or distant. The teaching of anatomy, pathology and endoscopic techniques have all been significantly affected and fur...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Carr-Locke DL

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The risk of variceal bleeding cannot be accurately predicted using endoscopy alone. Although variceal pressure has been demonstrated to be a major determinant for the rupture of esophageal varices, direct determination by needle puncture is unsuitable for routine clinical use. Due to their ope...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Pontes JM,Leitão MC,Portela F,Nunes A,Freitas D

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study, all patients with peptic ulcer bleeding were documented between February 1984 and April 1992. A total of 227 patients were treated by local injection of epinephrine followed by laser application and injection of polidocanol or fibrin tissue adhesive. In five of these patients, intramural hemato...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Rohrer B,Schreiner J,Lehnert P,Waldner H,Heldwein W

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transluminal cholecystectomy is feasible. However, the procedure is time consuming, difficult, and poorly standardized so far. In the present study we therefore aimed to further evaluate and optimize a transsigmoid approach for cholecystectomy with minimal transabdominal assistance in the porcine model. MET...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Meining A,Wilhelm D,Burian M,Dundoulakis M,Schneider A,von Delius S,Feussner H

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The effectiveness of the prophylactic clip for the prevention of postpolypectomy bleeding in pedunculated colonic polyps has not been confirmed. The aim of this prospective, randomized study was to compare the efficacy of prophylactic clip and endoloop application in the prevention of postpoly...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ji JS,Lee SW,Kim TH,Cho YS,Kim HK,Lee KM,Kim SW,Choi H

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic therapy of upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains challenging with conventional endoscopic devices. Use of Hemospray, where a nanopowder with clotting abilities is sprayed onto the bleeding site, had been highly effective for management of arterial bleeding in a heparizined animal ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Sung JJ,Luo D,Wu JC,Ching JY,Chan FK,Lau JY,Mack S,Ducharme R,Okolo P,Canto M,Kalloo A,Giday SA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Push-enteroscopy is well established in many gastroenterological departments. There is no agreement about whether the use of an overtube is helpful to optimize the depth of insertion. In this prospective and randomized study we investigated the effect of the overtube for push-type enteroscopy. PATI...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Benz C,Jakobs R,Riemann JF

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An initial screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults was performed with Haemoccult in 26,357 persons, rigid rectoscopy in 10,673 and flexible sigmoidoscopy in 3,963 persons. The rate of cancer detection was 4.4% in screenees with a positive Haemoccult test, 0.08% using rigid rectoscopy and 0.28% using fle...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ujszászy L,Prónay G,Nagy G,Kovács J,Libor J,Minik K

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic laparoscopy has been in use since the last century. Advances in technology, coupled with increasing evidence of enhanced outcomes following its use, have renewed interest in this modality. Diagnostic laparoscopy guides surgeons in preventing unnecessary laparotomies in settings of acute abdomen, oncologists...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Karnam US,Reddy KR

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant advances have been made in our understanding of the etiology of inflammatory bowel diseases, particularly with the identification of the first gene mutation associated with Crohn's disease; the treatment arsenal has also been expanded, and some new developments have been seen with regard to diagnosis as we...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Schölmerich J

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:Colonoscopy is regarded as the gold standard for diagnosis of colonic lesions. However, adenoma miss rates in tandem colonoscopy studies vary from 2 % to 26 %. We aimed to investigate the rates of advanced neoplasia in patients with a prior normal colonoscopy in an outpatient endoscopy unit. M...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ferrández A,Navarro M,Díez M,Sopena F,Roncalés P,Polo-Tomas M,Sáinz R,Lanas A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Increasing numbers of patients are undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) prior to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and more departments and doctors are performing ERCP, while new data from large prospective series have documented the risks of both diagnostic and therape...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Trap R,Adamsen S,Hart-Hansen O,Henriksen M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

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 AIM:Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum has been successfully reported over the last 10 years using different approaches. The hook-knife is a new device originally developed for endoscopic submucosal dissection procedures. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of endosco...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Repici A,Pagano N,Romeo F,Danese S,Arosio M,Rando G,Strangio G,Carlino A,Malesci A

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:We have developed a new endoscopic system for measuring the three-dimensional structure of the gastric ulcer. The system consists of an argon ion laser generator, a side-viewing endoscope with diffraction grating made of glass fibers, and a graphic processing unit. Via a fiber grating fitted in the tip of the endoscop...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Yamaguchi M,Okazaki Y,Yanai H,Takemoto T

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the accepted complications of colonoscopy is perforation. This is known to occur in greater frequency in patients having undergone previous pelvic or colonic surgery, as well as patients suffering from diverticulosis. A case is presented of colonic perforation during diagnostic examination in an area of adhesio...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Jacobsohn WZ,Levy A

更新日期：1976-02-01 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：:Background and study aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is potentially complicated by bile leak and stent migration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a long (≥ 10 cm), partially covered metal stent (LP-CMS) for EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Nakai Y,Isayama H,Yamamoto N,Matsubara S,Ito Y,Sasahira N,Hakuta R,Umefune G,Takahara N,Hamada T,Mizuno S,Kogure H,Tada M,Koike K

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:Targeted delivery of specific chemotherapeutic drugs into tumors can be achieved by delivering electrical pulses directly to the tumor tissue. This causes a transient formation of pores in the cell membrane that enables passive diffusion of normally impermeant drugs. A novel device has been de...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Forde PF,Sadadcharam M,Bourke MG,Conway TA,Guerin SR,de Kruijf M,O'Sullivan GC,Impellizeri J,Clover AJP,Soden DM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Prospective data are lacking on the safety of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and on patient satisfaction with the procedure. We prospectively recorded complications related to EUS in order to establish morbidity and mortality. In addition the levels of patient satisfaction were evaluated, wi...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Mortensen MB,Fristrup C,Holm FS,Pless T,Durup J,Ainsworth AP,Nielsen HO,Hovendal C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the findings of goblet cells the authors established cytologic criteria for the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia. With this technique they made the diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia in 79.4% of the cases surgically confirmed, this contrast to endoscopic biopsy with only 35.2%. on the other hand, the cytolo...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Perez-Mota A,Casanova A,Hidalgo A

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The methods of endoscopic ablation of metaplastic and dysplastic areas in Barrett's esophagus so far described, are not satisfactory with respect to efficacy and safety. Therefore we investigated whether photodynamic therapy (PDT) with topical delta-aminolevulinic acid (delta-ALA) leads to abl...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ortner M-,Zumbusch K,Liebetruth J,Ebert B,Fleige B,Dietel M,Lochs H

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of the study was to identify endoscopist-related and procedural factors that may be associated with the quality of optical diagnosis of diminutive polyps using narrow-band imaging (NBI). METHODS:All subjects who participated in a randomized trial on cap-assisted colonoscopy were eligible fo...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Pohl H,Bensen SP,Toor A,Gordon SR,Levy LC,Anderson PB,Anderson JC,Rothstein RI,Robertson DJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Angiogenesis has been reported to be an essential step in the progression of cancers arising from Barrett's esophagus. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLM) has the potential to perform in vivo microscopy to detect angiogenesis and determine microvessel density (MVD). We aimed therefore to ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Becker V,Vieth M,Bajbouj M,Schmid RM,Meining A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 22nd United European Gastroenterology (EUG) Week took place in Vienna in October 2014. The meeting offered a great opportunity to all those interested in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy to exchange clinical experiences, research trends, and scientific progress from all over the world. This report will highlight so...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Papanikolaou IS,Siersema PD

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The aim of this study was to develop a scale for assessing the quality of published studies on capsule endoscopy, and to apply it to research papers retrieved by a systematic review. METHODS:The scale was based on the evidence-based quality assessment tools used in diagnostic accuracy studies...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Varela-Lema L,Ruano-Ravina A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00