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Mini-probe endoscopic ultrasound for the diagnosis of congenital esophageal or duodenal stenosis
PurposeThe usefulness of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in pediatric populations has been recently appreciated; however, published studies on mini-probe...
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Embolization with or without portal vein stenting for bleeding ectopic jejunal varices in hepatopetal portal collaterals due to extrahepatic portal vein occlusion or stenosis after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of embolization with or without portal vein stenting for bleeding ectopic jejunal varices in the...
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Long-term survival of airway silicone stents in patients with central airway stenosis or obstruction due to thoracic malignancy
ObjectivesSilicone airway stents are used to manage central airway stenosis or obstruction, although their impact on long-term survival remains...
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Left thoracoscopic approach in the supine position for torsion of the residual esophagus after esophagectomy: a case report
BackgroundAnastomotic stenosis can occur after esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction. The effective surgical treatment for refractory...
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Laparoscopic versus open surgery for locally advanced and metastatic gastric cancer complicated with bleeding and/or stenosis: short- and long-term outcomes
BackgroundLaparoscopic surgery has justified its efficacy in the treatment of early gastric cancer. There are limited data indicating the eligibility...
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Hypercontractile esophagus responsive to potassium-competitive acid blockers: a case report
BackgroundHypercontractile esophagus is a rare hypercontractile esophageal motility disorder. The etiology of hypercontractile esophagus is unknown...
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Anaplastic lymphoma kinase tyrosine kinase inhibitors associated gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, and ulceration: an analysis of the FDA adverse event reporting system database (FAERS)
BackgroundThere have been cases reporting anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and associated serious gastrointestinal...
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A case of esophageal atresia with the bronchial-like lower esophagus which originates from the left lower lobe bronchus
BackgroundEsophageal atresia with or without a trachea–esophageal fistula occurs due to the failure of separation or incomplete development of the...
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Prenatal detection of chromosomal abnormalities and copy number variants in fetuses with congenital gastrointestinal obstruction
BackgroundCongenital gastrointestinal obstruction (CGIO) mainly refers to the stenosis or atresia of any part from the esophagus to the anus and is...
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Application of metal stent implantation with endoscope and X-ray fluoroscopy combined laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of acute left hemicolon cancer obstruction
BackgroundThis study aimed to conduct a case–control study of endoscopic and fluoroscopic metal stent placement combined with laparoscopic surgery...
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Catheter-guided anvil insertion for circular stapler esophagojejunal anastomosis: a novel technique in laparoscopic total gastrectomy
ObjectiveThis study evaluates feasibility, safety, and short-term outcomes of employing the catheter-guided stapler anvil insertion technique for...
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Endoscopic management of adult subglottic stenosis: an alternative to open surgery
PurposeVarious surgical techniques could be used to treat subglottic stenosis (SGS). The aim of this study is to present our experience in endoscopic...
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Percutaneous Image-Guided Transesophageal Long Intestinal Tube Placement for Palliative Decompression in Advanced Cancer Patients with Unresectable Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction
PurposeTo assess the safety and efficacy of long intestinal tube placement following percutaneous image-guided esophagostomy for palliative...
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Neonatal Nasal Obstruction
Purpose of ReviewNeonates are obligate nasal breathers. As a result, they are uniquely suspectable to nasal obstruction, particularly when bilateral,...
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Verrucous carcinoma of the esophagus with complete response after chemoradiotherapy
BackgroundVerrucous carcinoma of the esophagus (VCE) is a rare tumor that is difficult to diagnose. In most cases, biopsies show nonspecific...
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Recent Updates in Gastrointestinal Stent Placement from the Esophagus to the Colon: A Radiological Perspective
Fluoroscopic-guided stent placement has become an advantageous treatment option for diverse gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to palliative...
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Efficacy and safety of self-expandable metal stent placement for treatment of primary and metastatic gastric outlet obstruction
Background and goalsGastric outlet obstruction (GOO) usually occurs at the pylorus or the duodenum through primary gastric, duodenal, or pancreatic...
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Superior mesenteric vein to the right testicular vein shunt operation for jejunal varices bleeding associated with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a case report
BackgroundCauses of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction include abdominal surgeries such as pancreaticoduodenectomy. We improved jejunal variceal...
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High-Pressure Tactics: Jackhammer Esophagus—Diagnosing Is Easier than Treating
Diagnosis of esophageal disorders is well ahead of available treatment options. With HRM, for example, one can identify numerous conditions and their...
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Post-operative gastric outlet obstruction of giant hiatal hernia repair: a case report
BackgroundGiant hiatal hernia is defined as those with more than 30% of the stomach herniating into the chest cavity. The transabdominal laparoscopic...
