Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · May 2004
Comparative StudySafety and effectiveness of ketamine as a sedative agent for pediatric GI endoscopy.
The ideal sedation for children undergoing GI endoscopy remains elusive. After ketamine was introduced as a sedative agent in our GI procedure suite, improved sedation and reduced complications were observed. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of ketamine as a sedative agent for GI endoscopy in pediatric patients. ⋯ The combination of midazolam and ketamine appears to provide safe and effective sedation for pediatric patients undergoing endoscopy.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · May 2004
Comparative StudyUsefulness of three-dimensional, multidetector row CT (virtual gastroscopy and multiplanar reconstruction) in the evaluation of gastric cancer: a comparison with conventional endoscopy, EUS, and histopathology.
The aim of this study was to assess the role of three-dimensional multidetector row CT for detection, precise localization, and staging of gastric cancer by comparison with conventional endoscopy, EUS, and histopathology. ⋯ Three-dimensional multidetector row CT, along with virtual gastroscopy is a promising method for pre-operative evaluation of gastric cancer.