Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective randomized trial comparing EUS and EGD for transmural drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts (with videos).
Although prior studies evaluated the role of EUS and EGD for drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts, there are no randomized trials that compared the technical outcomes between both modalities. ⋯ When available, EUS should be considered as the first-line treatment modality for endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts given its high technical success rate.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Oct 2008
Characteristics of magnified endoscopic images of gastric extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, including changes after treatment.
The utility of magnifying endoscopy for diagnosis of epithelial tumors has been reported, but there are few reports for nonepithelial tumors. ⋯ Magnified findings of gastric MALT lymphoma before and after therapy seem to correlate with complete response and no response.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Sep 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyNurse-administered propofol sedation compared with midazolam and meperidine for EUS: a prospective, randomized trial.
The utility of nurse-administered propofol sedation (NAPS) compared with midazolam and meperidine (M/M) for EUS is not known. ⋯ Compared with M/M, NAPS for an EUS offered a faster sedation induction and full recovery time, higher postprocedure patient satisfaction, and a quicker anticipated return to baseline function. Total costs were similar between the groups.