Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Aug 2009
Deep sedation with propofol does not precipitate hepatic encephalopathy during elective upper endoscopy.
The risk of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) precipitated by propofol has not been established. ⋯ The use of propofol in the sedation of patients with cirrhosis during endoscopic procedures does not precipitate minimal or overt HE.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jul 2009
Comparative StudyA comparison of the Niti-D biliary uncovered stent and the uncovered Wallstent in malignant biliary obstruction.
The conformability of uncovered self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) plays an important role in maintaining stent patency. However, whether increased conformability can prolong the duration of SEMS patency remains to be proved. ⋯ The results of this study showed no significant differences between the NDS and the Wallstent for the palliative endoscopic management of malignant biliary obstruction. There were no significant differences in patency, complication rates, and patient survival between the more conformable NDS and the conventional Wallstent. However, the NDS, which has good conformability, may be preferred for hilar obstruction.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jul 2009
Comment Letter Case ReportsPharmacotherapy for gastric antral vascular ectasia: dramatic response to tranexamic acid.