Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
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The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and efficacy of CO(2) during double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) in an experimental animal model study. In this study, insufflation with room air and with CO(2) was compared. ⋯ The use of CO(2) for insufflation during DBE was safe and no complications associated with CO(2) were observed. In addition, the use of CO(2) offers benefits over the use of room air for insufflation during DBE.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?
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To determine the immediate and long-term results of endoscopic drainage and necrosectomy for symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections. ⋯ Endoscopic drainage of symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections is safe and effective, with excellent immediate and long-term results. Endoscopic necrosectomy has a risk of serious complications. The underlying pancreatic duct abnormalities must be addressed to prevent recurrence of fluid collections.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Sedation with dexmedetomidine hydrochloride during endoscopic submucosal dissection of gastric cancer.
Although the treatment of early gastric cancer with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been widely carried out, a standardized method of sedation for ESD has not been established. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sedation with dexmedetomidine (DEX). ⋯ Sedation with DEX is effective and safe for patients with gastric tumors who are undergoing ESD.
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Letter Case Reports
Refractory gastric ulcer bleeding treated with new endoloop/clips technique.