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Appropriate use of GI endoscopy
This is one of a series of position statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endosc...
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ASGE Standards of Practice Committee,
Dayna S. Early,
Tamir Ben-Menachem,
G. Anton Decker,
John A. Evans,
Robert D. Fanelli,
Deborah A. Fisher,
Norio Fukami,
Joo Ha Hwang,
Rajeev Jain,
Terry L. Jue,
Khalid M. Khan,
Phyllis M. Malpas,
John T. Maple,
Ravi S. Sharaf,
Jason A. Dominitz,
Brooks D. Cash
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1127-1131
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The role of endoscopy in the management of acute non-variceal upper GI bleeding
This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE...
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Joo Ha Hwang,
Deborah A. Fisher,
Tamir Ben-Menachem,
Vinay Chandrasekhara,
Krishnavel Chathadi,
G. Anton Decker,
Dayna S. Early,
John A. Evans,
Robert D. Fanelli,
Kimberly Foley,
Norio Fukami,
Rajeev Jain,
Terry L. Jue,
Kahlid M. Khan,
Jenifer Lightdale,
Phyllis M. Malpas,
John T. Maple,
Shabana Pasha,
John Saltzman,
Ravi Sharaf,
Amandeep K. Shergill,
Jason A. Dominitz,
Brooks D. Cash
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1132-1138
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| Original Articles |
| Clinical Endoscopy |
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Phase I evaluation of TNFerade biologic plus chemoradiotherapy before esophagectomy for locally advanced resectable esophageal cancer
20 April 2012
Background: Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery is the primary treatment option for patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. This multicenter phase I trial examined intratumoral...
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Kenneth J. Chang,
Tony Reid,
Neil Senzer,
Stephen Swisher,
Harlan Pinto,
Nader Hanna,
Amitabh Chak,
Roy Soetikno
et al.
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1139-1146.e2
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Diagnostic yield and safety of jumbo biopsy forceps in patients with subepithelial lesions of the upper and lower GI tract
19 March 2012
Background: EUS-FNA often fails to make a definitive diagnosis in the evaluation of subepithelial lesions. The addition of jumbo biopsy forceps has the potential to improve diagnostic yield, but publi...
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Jonathan M. Buscaglia,
Satish Nagula,
Vijay Jayaraman,
David H. Robbins,
Deepak Vadada,
Seth A. Gross,
Christopher J. DiMaio,
Shireen Pais,
Kal Patel,
Divyesh V. Sejpal,
Michelle K. Kim
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1147-1152
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Submucosal tumors of the esophagogastric junction originating from the muscularis propria layer: a large study of endoscopic submucosal dissection (with video)
29 March 2012
Background: Given the high morbidity and mortality rates for surgery and the diminishment of quality of life caused by operative resection of the gastric cardia, a minor invasive treatment without los...
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Quan-Lin Li,
Li-Qing Yao,
Ping-Hong Zhou,
Mei-Dong Xu,
Shi-Yao Chen,
Yun-Shi Zhong,
Yi-Qun Zhang,
Wei-Feng Chen,
Li-Li Ma,
Wen-Zheng Qin
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1153-1158
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Factors predicting perforation during endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric cancer
09 April 2012
Background: Perforation is a common complication of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), but little is known about the relevant risk factors. Objective: To investigate the risk factors for perforat...
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Takashi Ohta,
Ryu Ishihara,
Noriya Uedo,
Yoji Takeuchi,
Kengo Nagai,
Fumi Matsui,
Natsuko Kawada,
Takeshi Yamashina,
Hiromitsu Kanzaki,
Masao Hanafusa,
Sachiko Yamamoto,
Noboru Hanaoka,
Koji Higashino,
Hiroyasu Iishi
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1159-1165
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection of early gastric neoplasia with a water jet–assisted knife: a Western, single-center experience
09 April 2012
Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of early gastric neoplasia has not yet been established in Western countries because of a lack of data and the difficult, time-consuming, and hazardo...
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Brigitte Schumacher,
Jean-Pierre Charton,
Thomas Nordmann,
Michael Vieth,
Markus Enderle,
Horst Neuhaus
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1166-1174
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Characterization of the pancreas in vivo using EUS spectrum analysis with electronic array echoendoscopes
13 April 2012
Background: Spectral analysis of the radiofrequency (RF) signals that underlie grayscale EUS images has been used to provide quantitative, objective information about tissue histology. Objective: Our ...
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Ronald E. Kumon,
Aparna Repaka,
Matthew Atkinson,
Ashley L. Faulx,
Richard C.K. Wong,
Gerard A. Isenberg,
Yi-Sing Hsiao,
Madhu S.R. Gudur,
Cheri X. Deng,
Amitabh Chak
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1175-1183
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Reliability measures in managing GI bleeding
Background: Multiple procedures and devices are used in a complex interplay to diagnose and treat GI bleeding. Objective: To model how a large variety of diagnostic and therapeutic components interact...
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Amnon Sonnenberg
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1184-1189
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Duodenal bulb biopsies for diagnosing adult celiac disease: is there an optimal biopsy site?
Background: Recent studies highlight the role of duodenal bulb biopsy in the diagnosis of celiac disease. Objective: To determine whether a targeted duodenal bulb biopsy in addition to distal duodenal...
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Matthew Kurien,
Kate E. Evans,
Andrew D. Hopper,
Melissa F. Hale,
Simon S. Cross,
David S. Sanders
et al.
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1190-1196
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Prevalence of missed adenomas in patients with inadequate bowel preparation on screening colonoscopy
01 March 2012
Background: The prevalence of missed polyps in patients with inadequate bowel preparation on screening colonoscopy is unknown. Objective: To determine the prevalence of missed adenomas in average-risk...
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Reena V. Chokshi,
Christine E. Hovis,
Thomas Hollander,
Dayna S. Early,
Jean S. Wang
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1197-1203
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What are we missing when colon preparation is inadequate?
Adequate colon preparation, defined by the ability to detect polyps 5 mm or larger, is crucial for proper visualization during colonoscopy. Even in a well-prepared colon, however, colonoscopists miss ...
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Young S. Oh
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1204-1205
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Failure to recognize serrated polyposis syndrome in a cohort with large sessile colorectal polyps
19 March 2012
Background: Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) is a rare condition of multiple serrated colorectal polyps and cancers. Colorectal cancer risk is increased in SPS. Objective: We determined the prevalenc...
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Krishna C. Vemulapalli,
Douglas K. Rex
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1206-1210
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The learning curve, accuracy, and interobserver agreement of endoscope-based confocal laser endomicroscopy for the differentiation of colorectal lesions
29 March 2012
Background: The endoscope-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (eCLE) system allows in vivo imaging of colorectal epithelium. Little is known about the learning curve for accurate interpretation of con...
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Teaco Kuiper,
Ralf Kiesslich,
Cyriel Ponsioen,
Paul Fockens,
Evelien Dekker
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1211-1217
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Endoscopic appearance of proximal colorectal neoplasms and potential implications for colonoscopy in cancer prevention
09 April 2012
Background: In everyday practice, the use of colonoscopy for the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC) is less effective in the proximal than the distal colon. A potential explanation for this is that...
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Eveline J.A. Rondagh,
Mariëlle W.E. Bouwens,
Robert G. Riedl,
Bjorn Winkens,
Rogier de Ridder,
Tonya Kaltenbach,
Roy M. Soetikno,
Ad A.M. Masclee,
Silvia Sanduleanu
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1218-1225
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High mortality of cocaine-related ischemic colitis: a hybrid cohort/case-control study
09 April 2012
Background: Isolated case reports describe bowel ischemia in cocaine users, and the optimal management of these patients remains uncertain. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Teaching hospitals. Pat...
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Moshen Elramah,
Michael Einstein,
Naoyo Mori,
Nimish Vakil
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1226-1232
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Applying a natural language processing tool to electronic health records to assess performance on colonoscopy quality measures
06 April 2012
Background: Gastroenterology specialty societies have advocated that providers routinely assess their performance on colonoscopy quality measures. Such routine measurement has been hampered by the cos...
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Ateev Mehrotra,
Evan S. Dellon,
Robert E. Schoen,
Melissa Saul,
Faraz Bishehsari,
Carrie Farmer,
Henk Harkema
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1233-1239.e14
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Colonoscopy quality, quality measures, and a natural language processing tool for electronic health records
The quality of medical care delivery is an increasingly important topic. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services Web site states:
Quality health care is a high priority for the President, the D...
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John C. Deutsch
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1240-1242
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Continuing Medical Education Exam: June 2012
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Raquel E. Davila,
Jeffrey H. Lee,
William Ross,
Shou-Jiang Tang,
G.S. Raju,
Glenn M. Eisen
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1243-1243.e6
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History of portal hypertension and endoscopic treatment of esophageal varices
Esophageal variceal bleeding is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with only 1 in 5 patients surviving for 6 weeks. Endoscopic variceal ligation is currently the mainstay of therapy for activel...
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Ivana Dzeletovic,
Todd H. Baron
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1244-1249
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Endoscopic hole and clipping technique: a novel technique for closing the wide orifice of a postoperative fistula
29 March 2012
Background: Endoscopic clipping for closing a fistula created by surgery is often difficult because of the combination of a wide orifice and fibrosis. Creating holes for prongs of a clip may constitut...
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Hyung Hun Kim,
Seun Ja Park,
Moo In Park,
Won Moon
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1250-1252
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Novel technique of endoscopic submucosal dissection by using external forceps for early rectal cancer (with videos)
Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is more difficult for rectal cancer than for gastric cancer. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of an ESD procedure by using external ...
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Hiroyuki Imaeda,
Naoki Hosoe,
Yosuke Ida,
Hiromasa Nakamizo,
Kazuhiro Kashiwagi,
Takanori Kanai,
Yasushi Iwao,
Toshifumi Hibi,
Haruhiko Ogata
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1253-1257
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Novel approach to therapeutic ERCP after long-limb Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery using transgastric self-expandable metal stents: experimental outcomes and first human case study (with videos)
Background: ERCP in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients is challenging. Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) allows access to the excluded stomach with creation of a percutaneous endoscopic gastros...
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Todd H. Baron,
Louis M. Wong Kee Song,
Lincoln E.V.V. Ferreira,
Thomas C. Smyrk
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1258-1263
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A rare cause of chronic halitosis: gastric-colic fistulae
29 March 2012
A 32-year-old woman presented to the Gastroenterology Department with a 1-year history of fetid belching, halitosis, and diffuse abdominal pain. She had a history of morbid obesity and had undergone l...
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Frederico Ferreira,
Alexandre Sarmento,
Margarida Marques,
Susana Rodrigues,
Angelo Ferreira,
Guilherme Macedo
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1264-1265
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Duodenal perforation due to plastic stent migration successfully treated by endoscopy
22 March 2012
A 73-year-old woman with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma underwent ERCP and self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement for biliary drainage. The stent expansion proved insufficient, and she experien...
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Varayu Prachayakul,
Pitulak Aswakul,
Udom Kachintorn
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1265-1266
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Acute abdominal pain in systemic lupus erythematosus
12 March 2012
A 28-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome presented with acute, severe, left-sided abdominal pain, hematemesis, and hematochezia. On phy...
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Raj Majithia,
Grishma Joy,
John Liang,
Kevin Olden
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1267-1268
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Advanced endoscopic imaging: from the top of the fold to the single bacterium
22 March 2012
A 71-year-old man underwent surveillance colonoscopy. He had had Clostridium difficile colitis, which was treated with metronidazole 2 weeks before the current examination. The patient was free of sym...
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Helmut Neumann,
Nadine Wittkopf,
Raja Atreya,
Christoph Becker,
Michael Vieth,
Markus F. Neurath
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1268-1269
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Lymphogranuloma venereum proctitis
29 March 2012
A 58-year-old man with HIV of 20 years' duration presented with 6 months of hematochezia and rectal pain. His HIV infection had been well controlled on antiretroviral therapy, and a recent viral load ...
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Scott E. Cunningham,
Mark D. Johnson,
Jeffrey T. Laczek
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1269-1270
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Fully covered self-expandable metal stents in biliary strictures caused by chronic pancreatitis not responding to plastic stenting: a prospective study with 2 years of follow-up
01 April 2012
Parenchymal fibrosis in chronic pancreatitis (CP) may induce stricturing of the common bile duct. The prevalence of CP-related benign biliary stricture (BBS) ranges between 3% and 46%. A durable drain...
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Vincenzo Perri,
Ivo Boškoski,
Andrea Tringali,
Pietro Familiari,
Massimiliano Mutignani,
Riccardo Marmo,
Guido Costamagna
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1271-1277
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Use of the endoscopically applied hemostatic powder TC-325 in cancer-related upper GI hemorrhage: preliminary experience (with video)
09 April 2012
Upper GI hemorrhage is a common complication of gastroduodenal tumors. Bleeding from these neoplasms is generally difficult to control and is associated with high rebleeding rates. Current modalities ...
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Yen-I. Chen,
Alan N. Barkun,
Constantine Soulellis,
Serge Mayrand,
Peter Ghali
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1278-1281
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Primary esophageal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma treated with endoscopic resection
08 August 2011
A 59-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for evaluation of an esophageal submucosal tumor (SMT). She had no history of any immunosuppressive disease, alcohol abuse, or smoking and had not been...
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Dong Hoon Baek,
Gwang Ha Kim,
Geun Am Song,
Kwang Duck Ryu,
Eun Jung Cho,
Min Ji Shin,
Do Youn Park
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1282-1283
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Transient facial subcutaneous emphysema: an unusual complication of liquid nitrogen spray cryoablation of Barrett's esophagus
17 August 2011
Liquid nitrogen spray cryoablation (LNSC) is safe and effective treatment for Barrett's esophagus (BE). Nonetheless, when small esophageal mucosal defects are present, the rapid liquid to gas phase ch...
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Tariq Chaudhry,
Osama Hafez,
James S. Barthel
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1283-1285
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Endoscopic management of postesophagectomy hemorrhagic radiation gastritis with radiofrequency ablation and argon plasma coagulation
08 August 2011
Although radiation-induced injury to the GI tract is not uncommon, persistent bleeding in the intrathoracic gastric conduit after esophagectomy caused by radiation-induced gastritis is rare. Reported ...
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Andrew Ross,
Madhan Kuppusamy,
Donald Low
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1285-1286
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GI perforation associated with bevacizumab
22 August 2011
A 68-year-old woman diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2006 underwent surgery with chemotherapy followed by adjuvant radiation therapy. In 2009, surveillance revealed metastatic disease to the ...
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Sonia S. Yoon,
Rene Rivera,
Ashok Shah,
Nuri Ozden
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1286-1287
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Use of cyanoacrylate glue as a rescue therapy of a duodenal diverticular rebleeding
08 August 2011
An 81-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of recurrent hematochezia and hemorrhagic shock. He had a history of alcohol-related cirrhosis (Child-Pugh score of B7) and hypertension. Labora...
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Roberto Grassia,
Teresa Staiano,
Elena Iiritano,
Guglielmo Bianchi,
Paolo Dizioli,
Giovanni Paolo Coppeta,
Federico Buffoli
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1288-1289
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Sensitivity analysis, not a calculation of sensitivity, is essential in a propensity score analysis
We read with great interest the article by Huang et al, a retrospective analysis of patients suspected of having acute upper GI bleeding. In their analysis, propensity-matched groups were successfully...
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Tsuyoshi Hamada,
Yousuke Nakai,
Hiroyuki Isayama,
Kazuhiko Koike
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We appreciate the comments raised by Dr Hamada and his colleagues regarding the use of “sensitivity analysis” in our article. The primary objective of our article was to understand the impact of nasog...
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Edward S. Huang,
Sundip Karsan,
Marc Makhani,
Fasiha Kanwal,
Inder Singh,
Brennan M. Spiegel
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1290-1291
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Endoscopic management of colonoscopic perforations
We read with interest the recent excellent review by Raju et al. We agree that prompt endoscopic recognition of colonic perforation is essential. Careful examination of the endoscopic resection (ER) d...
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Bronte A. Holt,
Milan S. Bassan,
Michael J. Bourke
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1291-1292
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Systemic candidiasis arising from percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes are widely used to maintain enteral nutrition in numerous situations. PEG placement can cause various complications. Complications usually are minor, includin...
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Alper Yavuz,
Hakan Buluş,
Muzaffer Akkoca,
Esra Özayar,
Elif Nisa Ünlü,
Erdem Akbal,
Seyfettin Köklü
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1292-1293
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Endoscopic hemoclip placement and endoscopic band ligation for Dieulafoy's lesions
I am interested in the article entitled “Hemostatic efficacy and clinical outcome of endoscopic treatment of Dieulafoy's lesions: comparison of endoscopic hemoclip placement and endoscopic band ligati...
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Hwai-Jeng Lin
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We appreciate Dr Lin's interest in our study on endoscopic treatment for Dieulafoy's lesion (DL). The author of the letter raised some important points that we would like to comment on.
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Dong-Won Ahn,
Sang Hyub Lee
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1293-1294
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The authors of “Complication of cardiac air embolism during ERCP and EUS-assisted cyst-gastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst” have asked to make a late addition of two authors to their Brief Report (G...
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