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Image quality comparison of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients: multi-rater assessments including PI-QUAL version 2
ObjectivesTo compare the image quality of 1.5T and 3T prostate MRIs of the same post-hip arthroplasty patients, with a specific focus on the degree...
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A real-world study of tyrosine kinase inhibitors plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy with or without chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with main portal vein invasion
BackgroundAlthough s ystemic therapies are recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with main portal vein (MPV) invasion and preserved...
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Comparison of two methods for treatment of 1–2 cm kidney stones in pediatric patients: mini PCNL and RIRS
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the results of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for the...
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Safety of Endoscopy in Cirrhosis
BackgroundEndoscopic procedures are among the most commonly performed medical procedures and the serious adverse event rate is reported to be 1–3...
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Navigating the “First Gastroenterology Job” Search for American and International Medical Graduates
GI fellowships do not mandate curricula in career development. Often, fellows resort to peer mentorship for guidance. Fellows should recognize that...
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Robotic liver parenchymal transection using the SynchroSeal
BackgroundThere is much heterogeneity in the instrumentation used for parenchymal transection in minimally invasive liver surgery. Instruments...
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Virtual Interviews in the Post-COVID-19 Emergency Era: Insights from the Gastroenterology Fellowship Applicants and Programs
BackgroundVirtual interviews are still recommended for fellowship applications, 3 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving...
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Anastomotic tension “Bridging”: a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection
BackgroundExcessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension...
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Retrospective study on the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic surgery for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a high-volume colorectal center
BackgroundWe assessed feasibility and safety of laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for complicated fistulizing diverticular disease in a tertiary care...
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Detection of polyreactive immunoglobulin G facilitates diagnosis in children with autoimmune hepatitis
ObjectiveThe detection of autoantibodies is essential to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Particularly in children, specificity of autoantibodies...
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Targeted biopsy of the prostate
Diagnostic multiparametric MRI of the prostate has steadily evolved over the last three decades and can now reliably depict the dominant tumor in...
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Impact of DAA Treatment for HCV on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Predominately African American Population
PurposeThis study tested the hypothesis that our predominately AA medical center population would demonstrate a decline in HCV-driven HCC diagnosis...
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Part II: Contract Negotiation and Job Preparation–The Gastroenterology Perspective
GI fellowships do not mandate curricula in career development. Often, fellows resort to peer mentorship for guidance. Fellows should recognize that...
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Value of endoscopic grading of gastroesophageal flap valve in gastroesophageal reflux disease
ObjectiveTo investigate the significance of endoscopic grading (Hill’s classification) of gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) in the examination of...
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Low-calorie diets are effective for weight loss in patients undergoing benign upper gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity may increase surgical complexity in patients undergoing abdominal surgery by limiting visualization and increasing the risk of...
