Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Dec 2011
Comparative StudyObesity as a risk factor for sedation-related complications during propofol-mediated sedation for advanced endoscopic procedures.
There are limited data on the safety of anesthesia-assisted endoscopy by using propofol-mediated sedation in obese individuals undergoing advanced endoscopic procedures (AEPs). ⋯ Although obesity was associated with an increased frequency of SRCs, propofol sedation can be used safely in obese patients undergoing AEPs when administered by trained professionals.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Dec 2011
Comparative StudyExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with a transportable mini-lithotripter and subsequent endoscopic treatment improves clinical outcome in obstructive calcific chronic pancreatitis.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of pancreatic duct stones followed by ERCP with mechanical clearance of the pancreatic duct and subsequent stenting is an established treatment option for chronic calcific pancreatitis. ⋯ ESWL with the mini-lithotripter results in fragmentation of pancreatic duct calculi. ESWL in conjunction with endoscopic clearance of the pancreatic duct and stenting is associated with significant improvement in clinical outcome and quality of life in patients with obstructive calcific chronic pancreatitis.