Stent Selection for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: A Multicenter Study in China by Hui Lin, Xian-Bao Zhan, Si-Yu Sun, Xiu-Jiang Yang, Zhen-Dong Jin, Duo-Wu Zou, Zhao-Shen Li

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Dural Injury Treatment with a Full-Endoscopic Transforaminal Approach: A Case Report and Description of Surgical Technique by João Paulo Machado Bergamaschi, Fernando Flores de Araújo, Thiago Queiroz Soares, Kelsen de Oliveira Teixeira, Luiz Henrique Dias Sandon, Ricardo Graciano Squiapati, Gustavo Vitelli Depieri, Ariel Falbel Lugão, Rangel Roberto de Assis, Esthael Cristina Querido Avelar Bergamaschi

“…In this case report and the new endoscopic suture technique described here, we show that primary correction of dural tears through endoscopy is possible. In addition to representing a paradigm break in solving one of the main complications of these procedures, it can expand the possibilities of spine endoscopy.…”
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Comparison of inhaled versus intravenous anesthesia for laryngoscopy and laryngeal electromyography in a rat model by M. Gazzaz, J. Saini, S. Pagliardini, B. Tsui, C. Jeffery, H. El-Hakim

“…Conclusions TIVA is not an ideal anesthetic regimen for laryngeal endoscopy and LEMG in rat models. Contrary to our hypothesis, IA did not affect the quality of the LEMG and allowed a seamless rigid endoscopy.…”
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Upper Digestive Endoscopic Findings in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency in Phase of Dialysis by Marcos Félix Osorio Pagola, David Rodríguez Zamora, Juan Luís de Pasos Carrazana, Libán Álvarez Cáceres, Orelvis Martínez Martínez, Anagalys Ortega Alvelay

“…Gustavo Aldereguía Lima” from Cienfuegos and who had undergone an upper digestive endoscopy from January to May, 2008. The patient’s health record was studied to get information for the variables under study. …”
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Therapeutic Options for Patients Bleeding with Peptic Ulcers by ABR Thomson

“…It is likely that the best outcome for the patient with an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed (GIB) includes early diagnosis: for a bleeding lesion with a high risk of rebleeding, in an older patient with systolic h.ypotension or in a person with multiple medical problems. Early therapeutic endoscopy with meticulous control of intragastric pH will Likely achieve the best outcome. …”
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Correction: Inhibition of PAD4 enhances radiosensitivity and inhibits aggressive phenotypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells by Hao Chen, Min Luo, Xiangping Wang, Ting Liang, Chaoyuan Huang, Changjie Huang, Lining Wei

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Correction to: Inhibition of PAD4 enhances radiosensitivity and inhibits aggressive phenotypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells by Hao Chen, Min Luo, Xiangping Wang, Ting Liang, Chaoyuan Huang, Changjie Huang, Lining Wei

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Tracheostomy Wound Myiasis in a Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature by J. Blejter

“…The procedure had to be repeated three more times to extract all the larvae. An airway endoscopy was performed and ruled out the presence of larvae in the airway, as well as any damage to the wall of the trachea. …”
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Survey of Current Practices among Members of CAG in the Follow-Up of Patients Diagnosed with Gastric Ulcer by Niall P Breslin, Lloyd R Sutherland

“…Analysis of data from the Alberta Endoscopy Project indicates that fewer than 50% of patients diagnosed with benign gastric ulcer had undergone a repeat procedure. …”
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A Multicenter, Prospective Study of a New Fully Covered Expandable Metal Biliary Stent for the Palliative Treatment of Malignant Bile Duct Obstruction by Bret T. Petersen, Michel Kahaleh, Richard A. Kozarek, David Loren, Kapil Gupta, Thomas Kowalski, Martin Freeman, Yang K. Chen, Malcolm S. Branch, Steven Edmundowicz, Michael Gluck, Kenneth Binmoeller, Todd H. Baron, Raj J. Shah, Timothy Kinney, William Ross, Paul Jowell, David Carr-Locke

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Diagnostic Performance of Gastric Imprint Smear for Determination of Helicobacter pylori Infection by J Al-Ali, F Al-Asfar, R Dhar, PM Dhar, K Kapila

“…BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of several methods (invasive and noninvasive) for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection, no test is considered to be the ‘gold standard’. Endoscopy-based tests are regarded as the reference method in most studies.…”
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A Rare Metastatic Site of Invasive Lobular Breast Carcinoma: A Case Report by Sara Husain, Mohamed Isa, Raed Almarzooq

“…Here, we report a case of a 42-year-old female patient with left lobular breast cancer-gastric metastasis (initially misdiagnosed five years ago as an invasive ductal carcinoma) presenting with dyspepsia, weight loss, and persistent vomiting lasting for four weeks. Upper GI endoscopy revealed evidence of linitis plastica, and histological and immunocytochemical analyses of the biopsy confirmed gastric metastasis secondary to invasive lobular breast carcinoma.…”
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Effects of bronchoscopic alveolar lavage–assisted mechanical ventilation on postoperative pulmonary infection and inflammatory factors in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery by Hui Zhu, Haiyang Lu

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Over-the-Scope Clip-Associated Endoscopic Muscular Dissection for Seven Cases of Small Gastric Submucosal Tumor: A Video-Based Case Series by Xin Li, Rongfen Wei, Jianfu Qin, Fei Qin, Peng Peng, Mengbin Qin, Shiquan Liu, Jiean Huang

“…All tumors were completely dissected without any perforation or infection during and after the procedure in all cases, while three patients had mild abdominal pain, and one experienced postoperative bleeding after the procedure which was treated by the endoscopy with titanium clips. All the patients were followed by endoscopy three months later, all the wounds healed well, and all the OTSCs were still in the gastric wall. …”
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Application of failure model and effect analysis in nursing care for patients who have undergone endoscopic sub-mucosal dissection by Ying Liu, Kun-Kun Li, Lu Li, Ning Chang, Xiang-Ling Lun, Zhi-Hua Guan

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Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors for Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacter cloacae Complex Bacteremia in a Chinese Tertiary Hospital: A Decade Review (2013–2022) by Han M, Hua M, Xie H, Li J, Wang Y, Shen H, Cao X

“…ICU admission is an independent risk factor for polymicrobial bacteremia, both endoscopy and blood transfusion are linked to higher mortality. …”
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Utility of Computed Tomographic Enteroclysis/Enterography for the Assessment of Mucosal Healing in Crohn's Disease by Shinichi Hashimoto, Kensaku Shimizu, Hiroaki Shibata, Satoko Kanayama, Ryo Tanabe, Hideko Onoda, Naohumi Matsunaga, Isao Sakaida

“…Of the patients who underwent CTE for CD, 39 patients were examined whose mucosal findings could be confirmed by colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, balloon endoscopy, or with the resected surgical specimens. …”
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Drug Related Esophagitis by René Beaudry, Franco Colizza

“…The main presenting symptoms were odynophagia and dysphagia for both solids and liquids following the first two or three doses. Esophageal endoscopy revealed the presence of acute esophageal ulcers in both cases. …”
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Barrett's Esophagus and Adenocarcinoma by Z.W. Li, A.B.R. Thomson

“…Routine surveillance endoscopy is suggested with generous biopsy material and brush cytology to detect either high grade dysplasia or intramucosal carcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus. …”
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2009 Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Educational Needs Assessment Report by Alaa Rostom, Sandra Daniels

“…Other highly rated areas were endoscopic techniques and therapeutics, celiac disease, approach to gastrointestinal (GI) infections and live endoscopy. The two most popular educational formats were ‘Lectures/presentations streamed to computer/podcasts’ and ‘A CAG educational portal to on-line presentations, self-assessments and maintenance of certification (MainCert) point tracking’.…”
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