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Endoscopic Treatment of Non-malignant Esophageal Perforation: Time to Go Vacuum?
Purpose of reviewThis article provides a comprehensive review of the endoscopic treatment of non-malignant esophageal perforation (NMEP),...
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Uncovered versus covered expandable metal stents for malignant gastric outlet obstruction caused by intrinsic and extrinsic tumors: meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis
Background and aimsMalignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) can be palliated by endoscopic placement of self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs)....
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Sems Sensibility: Biliary Stent Migration into the Oesophagus
Endoprostheses are commonly used in the treatment of biliary and pancreatic disorders. Fully-covered metal stents are intended for the palliation of...
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Comparison of fully-covered vs partially covered self-expanding metallic stents for palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare clinical outcomes following placement of fully covered self-expanding metallic stents (FCSEMS) vs partially...
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Efficacy of endoscopic over-the-scope clip fixation for preventing migration of self-expandable metal stents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundOver-the-scope clips (OTSC), both conventional and Stentfix, are believed to anchor the self-expanding metal (SEMS) and prevent migration....
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Comparison Between Plastic and Metallic Biliary Stent Placement for Preoperative Patients with Pancreatic Head Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundOptimal preoperative biliary drainage for patients with pancreatic cancer before pancreatoduodenectomy remains unclear. This study aimed to...
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy versus self-expandable metal stent for treatment of anastomotic leaks < 30 mm following oncologic Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy: a matched case–control study
BackgroundManagement of anastomotic leaks after Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy remains a challenge. Although intracavitary endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT)...
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Self-expanding metal stent in esophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks
Background and AimsPlacement of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for esophageal perforation...
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Palliative Stenttherapie im oberen und unteren Gastrointestinaltrakt
Gastrointestinal tumors can lead to obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. Luminal obstructions lead to dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, pain,...
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Endoscopic Management of Malignant Esophageal Strictures
Multiple therapeutic options are available for palliation of dysphagia, being an important part of managing patients with incurable esophageal...
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Meta-analysis on clinical outcomes of suprapapillary versus transpapillary stent insertion in malignant biliary obstruction
Background/aimsEndoscopic biliary stenting is an essential treatment for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO). However, the optimal location for the...
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS) hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) is indicated for patients with advanced malignant tumors as an alternative to failed...
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Lumen-apposing metal stents versus traditional self-expanding metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundEndoscopic drainage has become the preferred treatment for pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). There is still a lack of reliable evidence...
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Safety of early oral intake after endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticoenterostomy
BackgroundTechniques and devices for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HES) procedures, including EUS-guided...
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Palliative Endoscopic Therapy of Pancreatic Duct Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a relentless disease with a sobering 5-year survival rate. Gastroenterologists must be adept...
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Reported Adverse Events and Device Failures Associated with Esophageal Self-Expandable Metal Stents: An FDA MAUDE Database Study
IntroductionEsophageal Stents are used to maintain esophageal lumen patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic...
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Techniques for Fistula Repair in the G.I. Tract
Gastrointestinal fistulae have been described as early as the 1800s. Traditionally, they have been managed via surgery. However, there has been...
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Partially Covered Versus Uncovered Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Coating Nor Diameter Affect Clinical Outcomes
IntroductionJaundice is a common initial presentation of malignant biliary stricture. In patients with life expectancies that are greater than...
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Preoperative Biliary Drainage for Pancreatic Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma
Routine preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) for malignant distal biliary obstruction is not recommended in cases undergoing upfront surgery due to...
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Endoscopic Management of Benign Esophageal Strictures
We here present in a concise way the nonsurgical therapeutic options that are available for treating benign esophageal strictures. The technique of...