Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · May 2010
Postpolypectomy bleeding in patients undergoing colonoscopy on uninterrupted clopidogrel therapy.
The risk of postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB) in patients undergoing colonoscopy on uninterrupted clopidogrel therapy has not been established. ⋯ The PPB rate is significantly higher in patients undergoing polypectomy while taking clopidogrel and concomitant aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; however, the risk is small and the outcome is favorable. Routine cessation of clopidogrel in patients before colonoscopy/polypectomy is not necessary.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · May 2010
Clinical TrialEffect of the BioEnterics intragastric balloon on weight, insulin resistance, and liver steatosis in obese patients.
In obese patients, positioning of the BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) proved beneficial for weight loss, but the effect of the device on ameliorating some components of the metabolic syndrome associated with obesity remains uncertain. ⋯ Treatment was effective in inducing weight loss, improving liver steatosis, and restoring some components of the metabolic syndrome.