abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal endoscopy is an integral tool in the evaluation and management of many gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. Although rare, media reports of infectious complications following gastrointestinal endoscopy persist in this new millennium. With only limited data available, society guidel...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Vergis AS,Thomson D,Pieroni P,Dhalla S

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:The learning curve for endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is known to be difficult, especially in the field of pancreatic and biliary diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a live pig model developed for EUS credentialing in France. METHODS:A total of 17 trainees obtained ha...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Barthet M,Gasmi M,Boustiere C,Giovannini M,Grimaud JC,Berdah S,Club Francophone d'Echoendoscopie Digestive.

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Gastric outlet obstruction can occur as a late complication of a variety of cancers. Palliation of the obstructive symptoms is the primary aim of treatment in these patients. Self-expandable metal stents have emerged as a promising treatment option. The purpose of this study was to investigate...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： van Hooft J,Mutignani M,Repici A,Messmann H,Neuhaus H,Fockens P

更新日期：2007-05-01 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 retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-guided implantation of a biliary endoprosthesis or stent is the gold standard treatment for biliary obstructions. When the papilla cannot be traversed because there is pyloric or duodenal stenosis, or the catheter cannot be introduced, or b...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Will U,Thieme A,Fueldner F,Gerlach R,Wanzar I,Meyer F

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The aims of the study were to describe the magnified endoscopic findings in the gastric body, correlate these with histology, and evaluate their reproducibility in the assessment of the magnified endoscopic patterns seen. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 95 consecutive dyspeptic patients under...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Anagnostopoulos GK,Yao K,Kaye P,Fogden E,Fortun P,Shonde A,Foley S,Sunil S,Atherton JJ,Hawkey C,Ragunath K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Zenker's diverticulum was commonly treated by means of external transcervical diverticulectomy, myotomy or diverticulopexy, or by means of an endoscopic myotomy through a rigid endoscope. Gastroenterologists first described flexible endoscopic therapy for Zenker's diverticulum in 1995. In our ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Christiaens P,De Roock W,Van Olmen A,Moons V,D'Haens G

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:Endoscopy with duodenal biopsy is often performed in order to assess histological recovery in patients with celiac disease who are on a gluten-free diet. Use of the "immersion" technique during upper endoscopy allows visualization of duodenal villi or detection of total villous atrophy. In this...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Cammarota G,Cuoco L,Cesaro P,Santoro L,Cazzato A,Montalto M,La Mura R,Larocca LM,Vecchio FM,Gasbarrini A,Salvagnini M,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:There have been no multicenter studies investigating the use of magnification chromoendoscopy (MCE) for the detection of intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia/cancer in Barrett's esophagus. Our aims were to assess the ability of MCE to predict the histological diagnosis (non-biopsy detection), t...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Sharma P,Marcon N,Wani S,Bansal A,Mathur S,Sampliner R,Lightdale C

更新日期：2006-12-01 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

abstract：:Patients who are undergoing endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for suspected pancreatic tumors frequently undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for palliation of their symptoms. Performing EUS-FNA and ERCP in tandem may be cost-effective and may reduce procedure time,...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Di Matteo F,Shimpi L,Gabbrielli A,Martino M,Caricato M,Esposito A,De Cicco ML,Coppola R,Costamagna G

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The majority of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in Japan have low-grade esophagitis, including minimal changes. A modified Los Angeles classification of esophagitis, consisting of erosive esophagitis (grades A - D) and nonerosive esophagitis (grades M and N) has been proposed and...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Amano Y,Ishimura N,Furuta K,Okita K,Masaharu M,Azumi T,Ose T,Koshino K,Ishihara S,Adachi K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The diagnosis of mediastinal and intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy is sometimes difficult, especially in patients who have no other primary lesions. Lymphoma is one of the main causes of this condition. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a safe and accurate diagnost...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Yasuda I,Tsurumi H,Omar S,Iwashita T,Kojima Y,Yamada T,Sawada M,Takami T,Moriwaki H,Soehendra N

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first case in the literature of vascular ectasia of the whole intestine as a cause of recurrent and profuse gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with relapsing Hodgkin's disease. The 17-year-old patient experienced early relapse of his Hodgkin's disease after first-line chemotherapy. Salvage chemother...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Schmidmaier R,Bittmann I,Götzberger M,Straka C,Meinhardt G,Eigler A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Peptic ulcers are the most frequent cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. The use of hemoclips has become established as an effective form of treatment in addition to injection therapy. However, hemoclips have not previously been compared with injection therapy in an experimental setting using o...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Maiss J,Baumbach C,Zopf Y,Naegel A,Wehler M,Bernatik T,Hahn EG,Schwab D

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Celiac disease can manifest with nonspecific symptoms, including functional gastrointestinal disorders such as dyspepsia. The aim of our study was to assess the usefulness of duodenal endoscopic markers of villous atrophy for the selection of dyspeptic patients for histological assessment. PA...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Lecleire S,Di Fiore F,Antonietti M,Savoye G,Lemoine F,Le Pessot F,Lerebours E,Ducrotté P

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is associated with the development of cholangiocarcinoma in up to 10 % of patients. Cholangiography or endoscopic tissue sampling does not reliably distinguish between cholangiocarcinoma and a benign dominant bile duct stenosis. The aim of the present study...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tischendorf JJ,Krüger M,Trautwein C,Duckstein N,Schneider A,Manns MP,Meier PN

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:We present ten patients who developed secondary sclerosing cholangitis following long-term treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) between 1999 and 2004. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Ten consecutive patients who had no evidence suggestive of pre-existing hepatobiliary disease were admitted to an IC...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Jaeger C,Mayer G,Henrich R,Gossner L,Rabenstein T,May A,Guenter E,Ell C

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurses has rapidly become a widely accepted technique for distal colonic investigation. This review explores the issues of training and application of nurse performed flexible sigmoidoscopy, including the limitations, complications and cost issues. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Goodfellow PB

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Sedation and monitoring practice during colonoscopy varies between centers and over time. Knowledge of current practice is needed to ensure quality of care and help focus future research. The objective of this study was to examine sedation and monitoring practice in endoscopy centers internati...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Froehlich F,Harris JK,Wietlisbach V,Burnand B,Vader JP,Gonvers JJ,EPAGE Study Group.

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis is a condition that is being increasingly recognized in adults. The main presenting symptoms are dysphagia (93 %), food impaction (62 %), and heartburn (24 %). A history of allergy is obtained in 52 % of patients and peripheral eosinophilia is found in 31 % of patients with this condition. Eso...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Sgouros SN,Bergele C,Mantides A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:Depressed gastric adenoma remains poorly characterized because it is rare, and is infrequently detected by endoscopy. The aim of this study was to elucidate clinical and endoscopic characteristics of depressed adenoma of the stomach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:95 consecutive patients who underwent e...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tamai N,Kaise M,Nakayoshi T,Katoh M,Sumiyama K,Gohda K,Yamasaki T,Arakawa H,Tajiri H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an important gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure in the study and treatment of pancreaticobiliary diseases. The critical step of the procedure is cannulation of the common bile duct (CBD) and/or the pancreatic duct. Cannulation can be a...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Barrie M,Klein SD,Brown CA,Edge MD,Affronti JA,Cai Q

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Double-balloon enteroscopy is a novel technique for visualizing the entire small bowel. Complications have been reported relatively rarely in the small series published up until now. In this report we describe two patients who developed acute pancreatitis immediately after double-balloon enteroscopy, diagnosed on clin...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Groenen MJ,Moreels TG,Orlent H,Haringsma J,Kuipers EJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Gastric cancer remains a common malignant tumor in Japan. The aim of this study was to attempt a quantitative evaluation of the microvascular architecture observed by magnification endoscopy using image analysis, and to investigate whether this method is able to distinguish between gastric can...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ohashi A,Niwa Y,Ohmiya N,Miyahara R,Itoh A,Hirooka Y,Goto H

更新日期：2005-12-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:At many centers wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) without prior radiographic examination to rule out relevant strictures is considered to be contraindicated in suspected obstructive small-bowel disease. However, the accuracy of radiography in this situation has often been questioned. The purpos...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Boivin ML,Lochs H,Voderholzer WA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Outcomes following surgical treatment of patients with anal fistula are related to eradication of tracts and the internal opening. In this study, the results of surgery based on endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) findings were evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 102 patients with primary crypt...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ratto C,Grillo E,Parello A,Costamagna G,Doglietto GB

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a successful dilation of a completely obstructed distal esophageal stricture in a 4-year-old boy with combined immune deficiency syndrome, at 2 and half years after fundoplication and gastrostomy tube insertion. Barium studies and esophagoscopy had revealed complete obstruction of the lower esophagus. Transg...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Isaiah JH,Jones AB,Lalor E,Evans M,Dhunno I,Huynh HQ

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Unsedated upper endoscopy is an attractive alternative to conventional sedated endoscopy because it can reduce the cost, complications, and recovery time of the procedure. However, it has not gained widespread acceptance in the United States. A prototype 4-mm-diameter video esophagoscope is av...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Thota PN,Zuccaro G Jr,Vargo JJ 2nd,Conwell DL,Dumot JA,Xu M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:We evaluated the therapeutic effects of percutaneous transhepatic photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with advanced bile duct cancer. The utility of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) for the assessment of responses and for regular follow up after PDT was also examined. METHODS:Percutaneou...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Shim CS,Cheon YK,Cha SW,Bhandari S,Moon JH,Cho YD,Kim YS,Lee LS,Lee MS,Kim BS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannulation of an intradiverticular papilla during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can be challenging. We present here a technique for endoscopic ultrasound-guided puncture of the common bile duct followed by rendezvous ERCP for biliary drainage through the native intradiverticular papilla. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Lai R,Freeman ML

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The long-term outcome for patients with obscure bleeding after capsule endoscopy (CE) is still unclear. In this study, the clinical outcome was used as the gold standard to determine the sensitivity and specificity of CE and push enteroscopy (PE) in the diagnosis of small-bowel lesions in pati...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Saurin JC,Delvaux M,Vahedi K,Gaudin JL,Villarejo J,Florent C,Gay G,Ponchon T

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Scintigraphy is the currently accepted method for evaluation of gastric emptying. Although quantitative, this method is complicated, time-consuming, and costly. If a simple endoscopic technique was available for those instances when quantification of an emptying abnormality is not needed, the ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Attila T,Hellman RS,Krasnow AZ,Hofmann CL,Saeian K,Dua KS,Binion DG,Shaker R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Although it has been proved that pancreatic stenting is effective in the symptomatic management of severe chronic pancreatitis, long-term outcomes after stent removal have not been fully evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 100 patients (75 men, 25 women; median age 49) with severe chro...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Eleftherladis N,Dinu F,Delhaye M,Le Moine O,Baize M,Vandermeeren A,Hookey L,Devière J

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Failed biliary cannulation occurs in up to 10% of patients undergoing ERCP. There is some controversy as to the safety and efficacy of using precut techniques to achieve biliary cannulation in difficult cases. To date, no randomized trial has compared the success and complication rates of prec...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tang SJ,Haber GB,Kortan P,Zanati S,Cirocco M,Ennis M,Elfant A,Scheider D,Ter H,Dorais J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Differential diagnosis between non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions is very important at colonoscopy, since removal or biopsy of non-neoplastic polyps wastes time and resources. We therefore conducted a prospective study to examine whether indigo carmine dye spraying with and without magnification ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Fu KI,Sano Y,Kato S,Fujii T,Nagashima F,Yoshino T,Okuno T,Yoshida S,Fujimori T

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Several endoscopic techniques have been developed to prevent bleeding after the removal of large pedunculated polyps. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 1995 to December 2002, 488 consecutive patients with pedunculated colorectal polyps, the heads of which were larger than 10 mm in diameter, w...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Di Giorgio P,De Luca L,Calcagno G,Rivellini G,Mandato M,De Luca B

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Video capsule endoscopy represents a significant advance in the investigation of intestinal diseases. The performance of the procedure and indications are reviewed here in order to establish guidelines for its use, in accordance with current knowledge from the published literature. Capsule endoscopy is performed in pa...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Gay G,Delvaux M,Rey JF

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00