Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2012
The impact of video recording colonoscopy on adenoma detection rates.
The adenoma detection rate (ADR) is a quality benchmark for colonoscopy, influenced by several factors including bowel preparation, withdrawal time, and withdrawal technique. ⋯ Video recording of colonoscopies is associated with a nonsignificant increase in the ADR and a significant increase in the hyperplastic polyp detection rate. There may be a benefit of video recording for endoscopists with low ADRs.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2012
Multicenter StudyLong-term effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication on the development of metachronous gastric cancer after endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer.
A prospective, randomized trial proved that Helicobacter pylori eradication significantly reduces the incidence of metachronous gastric cancer during a 3-year follow-up. ⋯ H pylori eradication does not reduce the incidence of metachronous gastric cancer. H pylori eradication should be performed before the progression of gastric mucosal atrophy.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2012
Early cholecystectomy and ERCP are associated with reduced readmissions for acute biliary pancreatitis: a nationwide, population-based study.
Cholecystectomy is recommended during hospitalizations for acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP). ⋯ Cholecystectomy and ERCP during the index admission were associated with reduced readmission rates for ABP, providing population-based evidence to support consensus guidelines that recommend early biliary intervention.