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The association between microvascular and macrovascular diseases and diabetes remission after bariatric surgery
Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) results in detrimental vascular complications including both microvascular and macrovascular diseases. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are effective ...
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Post-bariatric Surgery Changes in Secondary Esophageal Motility and Distensibility Parameters
Despite the increasing number of bariatric procedures over the recent years, the physiological changes in secondary esophageal motility and distensibility parameters after surgery remain unknown.
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Utility of Urgent Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Predicted Mild Acute Pancreatitis and Cholestasis
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) within 72 h is suggested for patients presenting with acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) and biliary obstruction without cholangitis. This study aimed to ide...
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided versus percutaneous drainage for the management of post-operative fluid collections after distal pancreatectomy
Post-operative pancreatic fluid collections (POPFCs) can be drained using percutaneous or endoscopic approaches. The primary aim of this study was to compare rates of clinical success between endoscopic ultras...
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Lumen-apposing metal stents for the treatment of benign gastrointestinal tract strictures: a single-center experience and proposed treatment algorithm
Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) are an alternative therapeutic option for benign gastrointestinal (GI) tract strictures. Our study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAMS for the management of ben...
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Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies for the Management of Obesity in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Endoscopic management of refractory leaks and fistulas after bariatric surgery with long-term follow-up
In selected cases of post-bariatric leaks and fistulas, endoscopy is an initial treatment modality. Management can be complex and require multiple endoscopic sessions with varying degrees of success. Our aim w...
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The safety and efficacy of a new 20-mm lumen apposing metal stent (lams) for the endoscopic treatment of pancreatic and peripancreatic fluid collections: a large international, multicenter study
Lumen apposing metal stent (LAMS) allows an easy access to peripancreatic fluid collections (PPFCs) and the possibility of performing direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN). The aim of our study was to evaluate ...
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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Restriction of gastric volume is a cornerstone of most bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures, and endoscopic bariatric therapies have been designed to mimic these surgical interventions. First performed ...
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Personalization of Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies Based on Physiology: a Prospective Feasibility Study with a Single Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloon
The intragastric balloon (IGB) is commonly used for weight loss. Identifying patients who are most likely to tolerate and benefit from IGB therapy will optimize outcomes. Our aims were to prospectively utilize...
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Cholangioscopy Biopsies Improve Detection of Cholangiocarcinoma When Combined with Cytology and FISH, but Not in Patients with PSC
Single-operator cholangioscopy (SOC) has been suggested to be a cost-effective strategy for the detection of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The aim of this study is to compare the performance characteristics of SOC...
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An innovative technique using a percutaneously placed guidewire allows for higher success rate for ERCP compared to balloon enteroscopy assistance in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass anatomy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is technically challenging in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Current approaches either have high failure rate, are resource intensive, or invasive.
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Endoscopic Management of Weight Regain
Bariatric and metabolic surgery remains the most effective long-term treatment option for obesity and its associated comorbidities. However, following bariatric surgery, a significant proportion of patients ex...
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Esophagitis After Bariatric Surgery: Large Cross-sectional Assessment of an Endoscopic Database
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are common bariatric surgeries that can alter physiological barriers against gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We investigated the prevalence a...
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Effectiveness of Online Aftercare Programs Following Intragastric Balloon Placement for Obesity Is Similar to Traditional Follow-up: a Large Propensity Matched US Multicenter Study
The combination of intragastric balloons (IGB) with comprehensive lifestyle and behavioral changes is critical for ongoing weight loss. Many community and rural practices do not have access to robust obesity r...
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An internal magnet traction device reduces procedure time for endoscopic submucosal dissection by expert and non-expert endoscopists: ex vivo study in a porcine colorectal model (with video)
Efficacy of an internal magnet traction device (MTD) for gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) by an expert endoscopist has been reported. We hypothesized that use of the MTD would enhance the perform...
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Resource utilization and hospital readmission associated with gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) occurs in up to 40% of patients with continuous-flow (CF) left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). We sought to identify targets to improve hospital resource utilization and dec...
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Efficacy and safety of an internal magnet traction device for endoscopic submucosal dissection: ex vivo study in a porcine model (with video)
Appropriate traction allows for safer and easier endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an internal magnet traction device (MTD) for ESD in an ...
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A multicenter experience of through-the-scope balloon-assisted enteroscopy in surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy
Surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy poses challenges for deep enteroscopy. Current overtube-assisted methods have long procedure times and utilize endoscopes with smaller working channels that preclude...
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Efficient retrograde enteroscopy using a novel through-the-scope balloon
