abstract：BACKGROUND:EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has significantly increased the diagnostic capability of EUS. FNA can also be helpful in the diagnosis of non-GI disorders. The role of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of idiopathic abdominal masses has not been determined. This study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Catalano MF,Sial S,Chak A,Sivak MV Jr,Erickson R,Scheiman J,Gress F

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unsedated endoscopy has not gained wide acceptance in the United States. Factors that may predict tolerance and acceptance of unsedated endoscopy are ill defined. METHODS:Outpatients referred for standard EGD were recruited to undergo unsedated ultrathin esophagoscopy (UUE) with a new 3.1-mm battery-powered...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Faulx AL,Catanzaro A,Zyzanski S,Cooper GS,Pfau PR,Isenberg G,Wong RC,Sivak MV Jr,Chak A

更新日期：2002-05-01 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 provides excellent imaging of the gastric wall. The utility of EUS imaging in guiding the placement of a gastric pacemaker was investigated. METHODS:Fourteen patients underwent gastric pacemaker implantation for refractory gastroparesis at laparotomy. Placement of the lead into the muscle layer of the a...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Raju GS,Forster J,Sarosiek I,Rosenthal SJ,Lin Z,McCallum R

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune pancreatitis has been proposed as a new clinical entity. However, the ERCP features of this entity have not been well described. METHODS:Clinical and radiographic features in 27 patients with a diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis were evaluated. RESULTS:All 27 patients were at first suspected t...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Horiuchi A,Kawa S,Hamano H,Hayama M,Ota H,Kiyosawa K

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer occurs more frequently in older people. Because the population of aged persons is increasing, a better understanding of the characteristics of colorectal cancer with respect to age would be useful. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is any relationship between the site...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Okamoto M,Shiratori Y,Yamaji Y,Kato J,Ikenoue T,Togo G,Yoshida H,Kawabe T,Omata M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of polyurethane-covered metal expandable stents for treatment of neoplastic distal biliary obstruction was analyzed. METHODS:Twenty-one patients with unresectable malignant tumors involving the mid to distal bile duct who were seen with obstructive jaundice were consecutively enrolled. Eighteen...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Isayama H,Komatsu Y,Tsujino T,Yoshida H,Tada M,Shiratori Y,Kawabe T,Omata M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The chemical composition and clinical significance of white bile in patients with malignant biliary obstruction were evaluated in a prospective study. METHODS:Consecutive patients (January 1996 through December 1997) with inoperable malignant biliary obstruction underwent endoscopic placement of 10F straight...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ahuja V,Garg PK,Kumar D,Goindi G,Tandon RK

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of propofol and general anesthesia in children undergoing elective GI endoscopy. METHODS:The study design was prospective, randomized, and open label. Pediatric patients aged 2 to 21 years in whom elective GI endoscopy under general anesthes...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Kaddu R,Bhattacharya D,Metriyakool K,Thomas R,Tolia V

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with malignant esophagorespiratory fistulas have a poor prognosis. Treatment is palliative and involves restoration of the ability to ingest food and prevention of aspiration by insertion of esophageal or tracheobronchial stents. Because insertion of a single stent may be insufficient for palliation...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： van den Bongard HJ,Boot H,Baas P,Taal BG

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic abnormalities have been described in adult patients with celiac disease that may suggest the diagnosis, especially when the presentation is atypical. METHODS:The duodenum of 140 children undergoing EGD for various different indications was evaluated macroscopically and histologically. RESULTS:Hi...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ravelli AM,Tobanelli P,Minelli L,Villanacci V,Cestari R

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prediction of a technically difficult colonoscopy may influence patient selection and procedure scheduling. Identification of predictive factors may be difficult because a common endpoint used to evaluate the success of colonoscopy is intubation of the cecum, which is usually achieved. The goal of this study...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Anderson JC,Messina CR,Cohn W,Gottfried E,Ingber S,Bernstein G,Coman E,Polito J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent small bowel obstruction caused by postoperative adhesions has traditionally been treated by conventional laparotomy, but laparoscopic management of acute small bowel obstruction has been reported. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term efficacy and clinical outcome of laparoscopic adhesi...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sato Y,Ido K,Kumagai M,Isoda N,Hozumi M,Nagamine N,Ono K,Shibusawa H,Togashi K,Sugano K

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic sphincterotomy for preoperative and postoperative complications of hepatic hydatid disease. METHODS:Nineteen patients underwent endoscopic treatment for complications of hepatic hydatid disease. Indications for ERCP in 5 patients treated ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Giouleme O,Nikolaidis N,Zezos P,Budas K,Katsinelos P,Vasiliadis T,Eugenidis N

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Virtual colonoscopy has excellent sensitivity for the detection of cancer and polyps greater than 1 cm in diameter. For virtual colonoscopy to succeed as a screening test for colorectal neoplasia, it must be well tolerated and accepted by patients. Patients' experiences with virtual colonoscopy and conventio...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Akerkar GA,Yee J,Hung R,McQuaid K

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Any innovative optical system that facilitates the early endoscopic detection of neoplastic change in the GI mucosa has the potential to greatly improve survival and quality of life for patients prone to have GI malignancies develop. The present article describes light-induced autofluorescence spectroscopy w...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Mayinger B,Horner P,Jordan M,Gerlach C,Horbach T,Hohenberger W,Hahn EG

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When choledochoscopic lithotomy with basket and electrohydraulic lithotripsy is used to remove intrahepatic duct stones, fragments or small stones usually remain in the bile duct that are too small to be captured with a basket. METHODS:An attempt was made to remove stone fragments in 16 patients with intrah...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Moon JH,Cho YD,Ryu CB,Kim JO,Cho JY,Kim YS,Lee JS,Lee MS,Shim CS

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (EST) is a well-established procedure for bile duct stone extraction. Bile duct stones can be classified as primary or secondary. However, few data are available on the recurrence of primary and secondary bile duct stones after EST. Therefore risk factors for the recurrence ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Kim DI,Kim MH,Lee SK,Seo DW,Choi WB,Lee SS,Park HJ,Joo YH,Yoo KS,Kim HJ,Min YI

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep cannulation of the dorsal duct in patients with pancreas divisum may not be possible, even for the experienced endoscopist. This is a description of a technique to facilitate access to the dorsal duct. METHODS:Patients undergoing dorsal ductography in whom endoscopic therapy was indicated and in whom a...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Wilcox CM,Mönkemüller KF

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in p53 and ras genes are frequent in pancreatic carcinoma. Several ras mutations are consistently detected in the pancreatic juice from patients with chronic pancreatitis. The p53 gene mutations have been detected occasionally in chronic pancreatitis tissue. It was the aim of this study to evaluate...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Löhr M,Müller P,Mora J,Brinkmann B,Ostwald C,Farré A,Lluis F,Adam U,Stubbe J,Plath F,Nizze H,Hopt UT,Barten M,Capellá G,Liebe S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the efficacy of adjuvant sclerotherapy after banding for the treatment of esophageal varices, a randomized trial was carried out of endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) alone with sequential sclerotherapy versus sequential ligation-sclerotherapy (SLS) after banding with respect to variceal eradicatio...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Cheng YS,Pan S,Lien GS,Suk FM,Wu MS,Chen JN,Chen SH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A gelatinous implant containing polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) beads is successfully used to augment the diminished thickness of the chorium in patients with skin defects and wrinkles. The aim of the present study was to determine whether submucosal injection of PMMA microspheres into the lower esophageal fol...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Feretis C,Benakis P,Dimopoulos C,Dailianas A,Filalithis P,Stamou KM,Manouras A,Apostolidis N

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited information is available regarding the use of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the yield of this technique in the primary diagnosis of lymphoma. METHODS:The records were reviewed of 38 consecutive pat...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ribeiro A,Vazquez-Sequeiros E,Wiersema LM,Wang KK,Clain JE,Wiersema MJ

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) has a major role in the treatment of hepatolithiasis. The aims of this study were to evaluate immediate and long-term results of PTCS treatment and to elucidate the risk factors for recurrence of stones or cholangitis. METHODS:A retrospective study was conduct...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Lee SK,Seo DW,Myung SJ,Park ET,Lim BC,Kim HJ,Yoo KS,Park HJ,Joo YH,Kim MH,Min YI

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access to fluoroscopic equipment is limited in some regions where esophageal cancer is common. This report describes a simple method for placement of expandable esophageal stents without fluoroscopy. METHODS:Patients with dysphagia due to unresectable esophageal cancer underwent esophageal stent placement u...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： White RE,Mungatana C,Topazian M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)--guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is frequently performed for diagnostic evaluation of lesions in or near the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Little data exist concerning possible infectious complications associated with EUS-guided FNA. This prospective evaluation was undertaken t...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Barawi M,Gottlieb K,Cunha B,Portis M,Gress F

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications with EUS-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-guided FNA) are rare and include perforation, infection, pancreatitis, and intraluminal bleeding. To date, the ultrasound appearance and clinical significance of perilesional bleeding during EUS-guided FNA have not been described. The aim of ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Affi A,Vazquez-Sequeiros E,Norton ID,Clain JE,Wiersema MJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although early diagnosis of esophageal carcinoma is an important determinant of outcome, early stage carcinomas are rarely detected on routine endoscopic examination. Iodine staining may be useful in the detection of early stage esophageal carcinoma, especially in high-risk populations. In a prior study, 29....

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Shimizu Y,Tukagoshi H,Fujita M,Hosokawa M,Kato M,Asaka M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The endoscopic pattern of antral nodularity is a peculiar finding in children with Helicobacter pylori infection. The aim of this study was to determine whether this finding is related to more severe gastritis. METHODS:One hundred seventy-four consecutive children (median age 8.7 years) referred for gastros...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Luzza F,Pensabene L,Imeneo M,Mancuso M,Contaldo A,Giancotti L,La Vecchia AM,Costa MC,Strisciuglio P,Docimo C,Pallone F,Guandalini S

更新日期：2001-01-01 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:Clinical decision analyses were conducted to quantify the uncertainty and to identify important factors in selection of prophylactic therapy for patients with esophageal varices. METHODS:A Markov model compared variceal ligation, beta-blockers, and "watchful waiting" strategies in terms of bleeding-free lif...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Aoki N,Kajiyama T,Beck JR,Cone RW,Soma K,Fukui T

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic usefulness of percutaneous transhepatic cholecystoscopy in high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis. METHODS:Between January 1992 and June 1998, there were 33 consecutive patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Kim HJ,Lee SK,Kim MH,Yoo KS,Lim BC,Seo DW,Min YI

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was used to evaluate cirrhotic patients with and without prior variceal hemorrhage. The findings were compared with those of EUS in noncirrhotic control subjects to determine EUS features indicative of cirrhosis and of a risk for variceal hemorrhage. METHODS:Patients with cirrhos...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Faigel DO,Rosen HR,Sasaki A,Flora K,Benner K

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficient management of the endoscopy unit involves issues of scheduling. The aim of this study was to assess efficient use of an endoscopy unit and its relationship to patient waiting. METHODS:Formulas of queueing theory are applied to patient scheduling in endoscopy. The M/M/n queueing model assumes e...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The significance of the small distal tubular adenoma detected by sigmoidoscopy as a predictor of proximal neoplasm remains controversial. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of proximal neoplasms in patients with and without distal neoplasms. METHODS:This is a retrospective study of 3131 asy...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ikeda Y,Mori M,Miyazaki M,Yoshizumi T,Maehara Y,Sugimachi K

更新日期：2000-09-01 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:No objective measure of the level of sedation is universally accepted. However, bispectral index monitoring is currently used to objectively measure sedation levels in several clinical settings. This study compares the temporal relationship of bispectral index levels versus the Observer's Assessment of Alert...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Bower AL,Ripepi A,Dilger J,Boparai N,Brody FJ,Ponsky JL

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Appropriateness of indications is essential to the rational utilization of resources. The aim of this study was to evaluate the appropriate use of colonoscopy in an open access system and to assess whether the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines are useful in clinical practice. ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Minoli G,Meucci G,Bortoli A,Garripoli A,Gullotta R,Leo P,Pera A,Prada A,Rocca F,Zambelli A

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of three-dimensional volume measurements by high-resolution endoluminal ultrasound in an esophageal varix model. METHODS:An esophageal varix model was made by filling three esophageal dilatation catheters with various volumes of wate...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Chung CY,McCray WH,Dhaliwal S,Haywood T,Black M,Liu JB,Miller LS

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) accuracy for staging gastrointestinal tract tumors is limited by many factors, this study was designed to analyze potential sources of error in the EUS staging of colorectal carcinoma. METHODS:All patients referred for EUS evaluation of colorectal carcinoma were staged pr...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： McClave SA,Jones WF,Woolfolk GM,Schrodt GR,Wiersema MJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00