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Evaluating the usefulness of considering the size and morphological type of type B2 vessel area based on Japan Esophageal Society classification in estimating tumor invasion depth in superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinomas: study protocol for a prospective observational study (Japan BEES study)
BackgroundAccurate evaluation of tumor invasion depth is essential to determine the appropriate treatment strategy for patients with superficial...
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Risk stratification for synchronous/metachronous recurrence after endoscopic submucosal dissection for Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma using the length of Barrett’s esophagus
BackgroundIn Japan, the standard management of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma after endoscopic submucosal dissection involves follow-up;...
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Prevention of esophageal stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection of squamous cell carcinoma using a 20-French nasogastric tube combined with oral steroid administration
BackgroundEsophageal stricture is a major complication after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and when the mucosal defect exceeds...
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Tetracycline-, Doxycycline-, Minocycline-Induced Pseudotumor Cerebri and Esophageal Perforation
Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics used to treat many infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...
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Esophageal Manifestations of Dermatological Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this article is to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect both the skin and the esophagus.
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A case of endoscopic submucosal dissection of esophageal acantholytic Paget’s disease with discontinuously spreading and unclear neoplastic extension
BackgroundPaget's disease (PD) is a carcinoma, in which irregular atypical cells with abundant cytoplasm proliferate mainly within the epithelium and...
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Transverse versus longitudinal mucosal incision during POEM for esophageal motility disorders: a randomized trial
BackgroundLongitudinal incision is the commonly used incision for entry into the submucosal space during peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for...
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The real-world data of immune-checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy for unresectable or metastatic esophageal cancer: a multi-institutional cohort study
BackgroundThe real-world efficacy, feasibility, and prognostic factors of immune-checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy for unresectable or...
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Esophago-aortic fistula of esophageal cancer after chemotherapy, proton therapy and salvage photodynamic therapy: a rescued case
We describe a case of esophageal cancer after proton therapy that resulted in an esophagoaortic fistula after photodynamic therapy (PDT). A...
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Is it meaningful to add mesh reinforcement to laparoscopic fundoplication for esophageal hiatal hernias in the patients with high risk of hiatal hernia recurrence?
BackgroundWhile laparoscopic fundoplication is a standard surgical procedure for patients with esophageal hiatal hernias, the postoperative...
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Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus: differentiation from esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and leiomyoma using dynamic contrast-enhanced CT findings
PurposeThis study aimed to summarize the computed tomography (CT) findings of PMME and differentiate it from esophageal SCC and leiomyoma using CT...
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Self-help inflatable balloon versus autologous skin-grafting surgery for preventing esophageal stricture after complete circular endoscopic submucosal dissection: a propensity score matching analysis
BackgroundThe self-help inflatable balloon (SHIB) and autologous skin-grafting surgery (ASGS) were used to prevent stricture after esophageal...
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A case of spontaneous esophageal submucosal hematoma
A 78-year-old man visited a nearby hospital owing to chest pain triggered by vomiting. As computed tomography revealed suspected esophageal...
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Surgery for multiple gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors and large esophageal diverticulum related to germline mutation of the KIT gene: a case report
BackgroundFamilial gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract caused by germline gain-of-function...
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A case of refractory esophageal stricture due to occult gastrinoma of the duodenum
Gastrinoma may cause refractory esophageal stricture due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), but imaging technologies have limited power in...
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The VACStent trial: combined treatment of esophageal leaks by covered stent and endoscopic vacuum therapy
BackgroundEndoscopic treatment of esophageal leaks, mostly by covered stents or endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), has largely improved the clinical...
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Esophageal image segmentation for guidance of posterior wall lesions during atrial fibrillation ablation
BackgroundDespite luminal esophageal temperature (LET) monitoring, esophageal injury remains a risk which impacts decision making during atrial...
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery or PPIs in the management of reflux-related esophageal stricture
BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often associated with esophageal stricture, particularly benign esophageal stricture. We aimed to...
