Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Nov 2010
A novel modality for the estimation of the enteroscope insertion depth during double-balloon enteroscopy.
Until now, the insertion depth of the enteroscope during double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) could only be estimated. However, the currently available methods have limitations, and development of newer, simple, and accurate modalities is needed. ⋯ Calculating the length of the overtube passage is accurate, and it is simple to estimate the insertion depth of the enteroscope during DBE, which is useful in clinical practice.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Oct 2010
Endoscopic transesophageal mediastinal lymph node dissection and en bloc resection by using mediastinal and thoracic approaches (with video).
The criterion standard for sampling mediastinal lymph nodes is cervical mediastinoscopy. Current methods that require transthoracic or cervical incisions can result in significant postoperative pain. ⋯ An endoscopic transesophageal approach can accomplish mediastinal lymph node dissection and en bloc resection and provides architecturally intact lymph node specimens for histologic examination.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Sep 2010
Projected increased growth rate of anesthesia professional-delivered sedation for colonoscopy and EGD in the United States: 2009 to 2015.
Anesthesia professional-delivered sedation has become increasingly common when performing colonoscopy and EGD. ⋯ Anesthesia professional-delivered sedation is projected to grow substantially for both procedures.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA randomized clinical study comparing reduced-volume oral sulfate solution with standard 4-liter sulfate-free electrolyte lavage solution as preparation for colonoscopy.
Low-volume bowel preparations for colonoscopy improve tolerability. ⋯ NCT00856843.).