abstract：BACKGROUND:The loss of three-dimensional visual depth cues has been thought to be the main hindrance to the acquisition of endoscopic skills. However, the "fulcrum effect" of the abdominal wall on the manipulation of instruments has not to our knowledge been previously investigated. METHODS:Subjects with no experience...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Gallagher AG,McClure N,McGuigan J,Ritchie K,Sheehy NP

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic palliative treatment of malignant esophageal stenosis using conventional plastic stents has been reported to be associated with a considerable risk of perforation. Stenoses with a distance of less than 2cm from the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) have generally been excluded from t...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bohnacker S,Thonke F,Hinner M,Seitz U,Binmoeller KF,Brand B,Rathod VD,Soehendra N

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large gastric folds are seen in a great number of benign and malignant conditions. Diagnosis is a clinical challenge because the etiology may be extremely varied and standard biopsies are often inconclusive. The gastric wall is considered thickened at endosonography when it is more than 3.6 mm in width. Different dise...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Caletti G,Fusaroli P,Bocus P

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:To investigate the value of a transendoscopic miniature ultrasonic probe (USP) in the diagnosis of esophageal diseases. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Endoscopic ultrasonography was performed by means of USP in 53 patients with esophageal diseases, including 16 with esophageal leiomyoma, 14 with esopha...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Xu GM,Niu YL,Zou XP,Jin ZD,Li ZS

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:In spite of scrupulous inspection during routine colonoscopy, small lesions behind the semilunar folds can be situated in blind spots, where they are easily overlooked. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of total colonoscopy with a transparent cap in identifying such lesions, i...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Matsushita M,Hajiro K,Okazaki K,Takakuwa H,Tominaga M

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Although discrete ulcers are a recognized complication of Barrett's esophagus, it is not clear how common discrete ulceration is in Barrett's mucosa. Furthermore, the relationship of gastrointestinal hemorrhage to Barrett's ulceration is unknown. These issues were investigated in this paper. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Murphy PP,Ballinger PJ,Massey BT,Shaker R,Hogan WJ

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a complication that occurred as a result of deploying an Ultraflex stent too low in relation to a stenosing carcinoma of the gastro-oesophageal junction. Intermittent kinking of the redundant lower end of the stent caused frequent episodes of total dysphagia. A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Sen S,Balaratnam N,Wood LA,Allison MC

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:BACKGROUNDS AND STUDY AIMS: Effect of endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) on gastric mucosal hemodynamics would differ in patients with and without large fundal varices. The aim of this study was to test this hypothesis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-seven patients with cirrhosis and large sized esophageal var...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tayama C,Iwao T,Oho K,Toyonaga A,Tanikawa K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the accuracy, safety, and clinical utility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of pancreatic masses. METHODS:Forty-seven patients were referred for EUS with a pancreatic mass and suspicion of pancreatic cancer based upon painless obstructive jaundice, epigastric abdom...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bhutani MS,Hawes RH,Baron PL,Sanders-Cliette A,van Velse A,Osborne JF,Hoffman BJ

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:We investigated whether intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) could distinguish between stage T1 and T2 bile duct cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In-vitro study. Resected bile duct specimens (n = 8) were immersed in a water tank and were pierced with straight pins to clarify the normal layer struc...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tamada K,Kanai N,Ueno N,Ichiyama M,Tomiyama T,Wada S,Oohashi A,Nishizono T,Tano S,Aizawa T,Ido K,Kimura K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:A recent challenge that is increasingly being faced in endoscopy is the use of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) to treat differentiated intramucosal gastric cancers smaller than 2 cm. The usefulness of pretherapeutic endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in assessing whether this form of treatmen...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Akahoshi K,Chijiiwa Y,Hamada S,Sasaki I,Maruoka A,Kabemura T,Nawata H

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The developments in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging that have taken place over the last two decades have dramatically increased our ability to detect and characterize focal liver lesions, and have led to the liver becoming the primary focus of interest in abdominal imaging. At the same tim...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Paley MR,Ros PR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:We have designed and evaluated a prototype automated spring-loaded biopsy needle for endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided tissue sampling of indurated lesions in which sampling using conventional aspiration needles has failed. PATIENTS AND METHODS:EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy using the ne...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Binmoeller KF,Jabusch HC,Seifert H,Soehendra N

更新日期：1997-06-01 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: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：:Sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia (SOD) is among the less frequent causes of acute recurrent pancreatitis. We report on a patient with frequent pain attacks accompanied by pancreatic enzyme elevation, in whom a transitory decrease of the SO pressure following endoscopic botulinus toxin injection was a diagnostic clue for S...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Muehldorfer SM,Hahn EG,Ell C

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Treatment options for unresectable hepatic hilar strictures include percutaneous or endoscopic stent insertion, using either standard Teflon or self-expanding metal endoprostheses. The use of Teflon stents is complicated by stent migration and high occlusion rates. Published series of endoscop...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Peters RA,Williams SG,Lombard M,Karani J,Westaby D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The present study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge concerning colorectal carcinoma and its screening and treatment in a group of patients with long-standing and extensive ulcerative colitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A postal questionnaire was sent to 61 patients with long-standing and ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Robinson RJ,Hart AR,Mayberry JF

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high proportion of the mortality and morbidity associated with endoscopic procedures may be of cardiopulmonary origin. For this reason, the appropriate degree of monitoring and prophylactic measures to be used in the sedated patient undergoing endoscopy has become a topic of discussion during recent years. The devel...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Holm C,Rosenberg J

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The present study aimed to test the hypothesis that endoscopic sclerotherapy may effectively reduce the occurrence of spasm at the level of the gastric cardia, offering an effective treatment for achalasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We prospectively treated 33 achalasia patients by repeated inject...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Moretó M,Ojembarrena E,Rodríguez ML

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five patients with gastrointestinal tract and pancreatobiliary ascariasis presenting as emergency cases are reported here. Two patients presented with hematemesis due to gastric ascariasis, one with abdominal pain due to duodenal ascariasis, and one each with biliary and pancreatic ascariasis manifesting as acute chol...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Misra SP,Dwivedi M

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of different dysfunctions of self-expanding nickel-titanium coil stents are described here. In the first case, a metallic coil stent was placed in a 8-cm circular rigid stenosis of the mid-esophagus caused by a squamous-cell carcinoma (T3 N1 M1), and seven weeks later, the stent lumen was completely occluded...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Löser C,Fölsch UR

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Attempts have been made to improve patient's tolerance of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and to decrease the need for sedation, using thinner endoscopes and a nasal introduction route. We prospectively compared the oral and nasal routes in volunteers, using a thin prototype video endoscope. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Roy JF,Duforest D,Marek TA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare disease of unknown origin that involves the intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary system, or both. To obtain more precise information on concomitant involvement of the pancreatic duct system, a comparatively large group of 44 patients was studied. ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Schimanski U,Stiehl A,Stremmel W,Theilmann L

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dieulafoy's disease is a rare, but dangerous cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. We report here the case of a patient in whom the failure of endoscopic therapy necessitated a surgical approach by combining endoscopy and laparoscopy. The intraoperative endoscopic examination located the site of the lesion preci...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Bouillot JL,Aubertin JM,Fornes P,Petite JP,Alexandre JH

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:The use of sedation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is widespread, mainly because of the belief that patients are likely to tolerate the procedure better. The aim of the present study was to assess patients' response to the policy of actively persuading them to accept a throat spray for up...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tan CC,Freeman JG

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penetration of the pericardium and heart is a very rare complication of benign peptic ulcer. The case is reported here of a 76-year-old woman with advanced senile dementia, who was admitted due to melena. Endoscopy revealed a large gastric ulcer located in a giant hiatal hernia. The ulcer base was protruding and stron...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Brullet E,Campo R,Combalía N,Marqués G,Armengol-Miró JR

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Endoscopic obliteration of upper gastrointestinal tract varices using N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate has been proposed by some authors. The aim of the present study was to evaluate prospectively the efficacy and safety of this technique, using the undiluted substance, in obtaining hemostasis of bleed...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： D'Imperio N,Piemontese A,Baroncini D,Billi P,Borioni D,Dal Monte PP,Borrello P

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Previous clinical and experimental studies have shown evidence of a leakage of whole bacteria and bacterial products after major trauma through the gut barrier. By determining plasma endotoxin levels, products of the arachidonic pathway, interleukin-6, and the endotoxin-neutralizing capacity (...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Berger D,Boelke E,Stanescu A,Buttenschoen K,Vasilescu C,Seidelmann M,Beger HG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:This study was performed to clarify the diagnostic accuracy of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) in assessing hepatic artery invasion by bile duct cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Preoperative assessment of hepatic artery invasion was performed by IDUS via a percutaneous tract or the transpapill...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Tamada K,Ido K,Ueno N,Ichiyama M,Tomiyama T,Nishizono T,Wada S,Noda T,Tano S,Aizawa T

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peptic ulcer is the most common cause of acute intestinal hemorrhage. Helicobacter pylori is now accepted as being a pathogenetic agent in chronic active gastritis, and is strongly associated with ulcer disease. Eradication of H. pylori reduces significantly the rate of ulcer recurrence. Preliminary data demonstrate t...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Jaspersen D

更新日期：1995-10-01 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:The endoscopic treatment of symptomatic pharyngoesophageal diverticula (PED) with rigid instruments involves the incision of the septum between the diverticulum and the esophageal lumen, within which the cricopharyngeal muscle is present. The aim of this study is to report on the feasibility a...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Ishioka S,Sakai P,Maluf Filho F,Melo JM

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:It has been recommended that patients with angina, a normal coronary angiogram, and no other signs of heart disease, should be evaluated using esophagogastroduodenoscopy before referral to dynamic esophageal investigations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical value of ...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Frøbert O,Funch-Jensen P,Jacobsen NO,Kruse A,Bagger JP

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:All available techniques for performing endoscopic sphincterotomy in Billroth II gastrectomy patients have their limitations, and no standard technique has emerged. A new technique, needle-knife sphincterotomy guided by a thin (7 Fr) biliary endoprosthesis, is described here that overcomes som...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： van Buuren HR,Boender J,Nix GA,van Blankenstein M

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Diagnosis of submucosal lesions, pancreatic tumors, and mediastinal or celiac lymph nodes or masses is possible using endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), but histological confirmation to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions is still required. The aim of this study was to evaluate t...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Giovannini M,Seitz JF,Monges G,Perrier H,Rabbia I

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary manometry, the "gold standard" for the diagnosis of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, is associated with technical and methodological problems. The lack of a suitable experimental model has hindered efforts to solve these problems. We report here on the first practical animal model for endoscopic biliary manometr...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Pasricha PJ,Tietjen TG,Kalloo AN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-eight endoscopists (mean age 41 years, range 29-76 years) and a control group of 100 persons of similar ages were investigated for the prevalence of antibodies (ABs) to Helicobacter pylori, using a quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to IgG, two semiquantitative ELISAs to IgG and IgA, and a l...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Pristautz H,Eherer A,Brezinschek R,Truschnig-Wilders M,Petritsch W,Schreiber F,Hammer HF,Wenzl H,Hinterleitner T,Reicht G

更新日期：1994-10-01 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：:Mucinous ductal ectasia (MDE) is an uncommon disease characterized by a patulous duodenal papilla extruding mucus, and a pancreatogram showing dilation with amorphous filling defects, communication of the mass with the pancreatic duct, the mass usually being located in the head of the pancreas. We have recently treate...

journal_title：Endoscopy

authors： Raijman I,Kortan P,Walden D,Kandel G,Marcon NE,Haber GB

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00