Single-operator cholangioscopy and targeted biopsies in the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary strictures: a systematic review
U Navaneethan, MK Hasan, V Lourdusamy… - Gastrointestinal …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background and Aims Evaluation of indeterminate biliary strictures by brush cytology and
intraductal biopsies is limited by low sensitivity. The utility of SpyGlass peroral …
intraductal biopsies is limited by low sensitivity. The utility of SpyGlass peroral …
Primary cystic neoplasms of the pancreas: neoplastic disorders of emerging importance—current state-of-the-art and unanswered questions
Primary cystic neoplasms of the pancreas have been recognized for years as curious but
rare neoplasms. However, it was not until Compagno and Oertel, 1, 2 in 1978, clearly …
rare neoplasms. However, it was not until Compagno and Oertel, 1, 2 in 1978, clearly …
Guidelines for credentialing and granting privileges for endoscopic ultrasound
GM Eisen, JA Dominitz, DO Faigel, JA Goldstein… - Gastrointestinal …, 2001 - Elsevier
This is one of a series of statements discussing the utilization of gastrointestinal endoscopy
in common clinical situations. In preparing this guideline, a MEDLINE literature search was …
in common clinical situations. In preparing this guideline, a MEDLINE literature search was …
[HTML][HTML] Radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia
NJ Shaheen, P Sharma, BF Overholt… - … England Journal of …, 2009 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Barrett's esophagus, a condition of intestinal metaplasia of the esophagus, is
associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. We assessed whether …
associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. We assessed whether …
Submucosal endoscopic esophageal myotomy: a novel experimental approach for the treatment of achalasia
Materials and methods: Four pigs were used for this experiment. Baseline lower esophageal
sphincter (LES) pressures were recorded and the pigs underwent upper endoscopy using a …
sphincter (LES) pressures were recorded and the pigs underwent upper endoscopy using a …
Alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and the risk of recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis
D Yadav, RH Hawes, RE Brand… - Archives of internal …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Background Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) are
associated with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The etiology of RAP and CP is …
associated with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The etiology of RAP and CP is …
Durability of radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia
NJ Shaheen, BF Overholt, RE Sampliner, HC Wolfsen… - Gastroenterology, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can eradicate dysplasia and
intestinal metaplasia in patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE), and reduce rates …
intestinal metaplasia in patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE), and reduce rates …
Pancreatic stenting prevents pancreatitis after biliary sphincterotomy in patients with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
PR Tarnasky, YY Palesch, JT Cunningham… - Gastroenterology, 1998 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: Patients with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction are at high risk of
developing pancreatitis after endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy. Impaired pancreatic …
developing pancreatitis after endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy. Impaired pancreatic …
Complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy: a prospective series with emphasis on the increased risk associated with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and nondilated …
S Sherman, TA Ruffolo, RH Hawes, GA Lehman - Gastroenterology, 1991 - Elsevier
Mostly retrospective series with limited use of sphincter of Oddi manometry have indicated
that early complications are more common when endoscopic sphincterotomy is performed …
that early complications are more common when endoscopic sphincterotomy is performed …
Pancreatic cyst fluid DNA analysis in evaluating pancreatic cysts: a report of the PANDA study
BACKGROUND: The role of pancreatic cyst fluid DNA analysis in evaluating pancreatic
cysts remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the utility of a detailed …
cysts remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the utility of a detailed …