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View article: Evaluating Novel Braided Metal Stent for Bilateral Simultaneous Side-by-Side Stenting in Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter, Single-Arm Prospective Study
Evaluating Novel Braided Metal Stent for Bilateral Simultaneous Side-by-Side Stenting in Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter, Single-Arm Prospective Study Open
Background: While the side-by-side stenting technique-characterized by the parallel placement of stents offers procedural simplicity, the augmented radial force exerted by the initial stent may complicate subsequent deployment. This multic…
View article: Cholesterol-Conjugated Polyion Complex Nanoparticles for Combination Delivery of Hydrophobic Paclitaxel and Hydrophilic miR-34a for Colon Cancer Therapy
Cholesterol-Conjugated Polyion Complex Nanoparticles for Combination Delivery of Hydrophobic Paclitaxel and Hydrophilic miR-34a for Colon Cancer Therapy Open
In recent years, combination chemotherapy with therapeutic nucleic acids has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapy. However, developing an effective co-delivery system to simultaneously transport bo…
View article: Kaempferia parviflora Extract (SIRTMAX®) reduces body fat in adults who are overweight: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Kaempferia parviflora Extract (SIRTMAX®) reduces body fat in adults who are overweight: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Open
Background/objectives Kaempferia parviflora Extract (SIRTMAX ® ) has been reported to alleviate obesity. However, few studies have investigated this topic and none have evaluated its potential among Koreans. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate…
View article: Feasibility and Safety of Endoscopic Balloon-Assisted Laser Treatment (EBLT) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Functional, Structural, and Gene Expression Analysis in Preclinical Model
Feasibility and Safety of Endoscopic Balloon-Assisted Laser Treatment (EBLT) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Functional, Structural, and Gene Expression Analysis in Preclinical Model Open
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent disorder caused by lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction, often requiring long-term treatment. This study assessed the feasibility of endoscopic balloon-assisted laser treatment …
View article: Diagnostic cholangioscopy for surgical planning of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Diagnostic cholangioscopy for surgical planning of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma Open
View article: Combinatorial Effects of Terpene, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, and Ursodeoxycholic Acid on Common Bile Duct Stone Recurrence and Gallbladder Stone Dissolution
Combinatorial Effects of Terpene, Chenodeoxycholic Acid, and Ursodeoxycholic Acid on Common Bile Duct Stone Recurrence and Gallbladder Stone Dissolution Open
Background: Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) plus UDCA (C&U), and terpene are widely administered to prevent common bile duct (CBD) stone recurrence and dissolve gallbladder (GB) stones. We evaluated and compared t…
View article: Endoscopic stenting of a fully covered self-expandable metal stent with a hole in each cavity in malignant hilar biliary obstruction: A preclinical proof-of-concept study and initial human experience
Endoscopic stenting of a fully covered self-expandable metal stent with a hole in each cavity in malignant hilar biliary obstruction: A preclinical proof-of-concept study and initial human experience Open
Background and Aim Stent placement for biliary drainage in patients with malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO) has been a topic of long-standing debate, and the best approach remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the …
View article: The Catheter Flushing Method Shows a Similar Diagnostic Yield to the Conventional Method in Brushing Cytology for Biliary Strictures
The Catheter Flushing Method Shows a Similar Diagnostic Yield to the Conventional Method in Brushing Cytology for Biliary Strictures Open
Background/Objectives: Endobiliary brushing is usually performed in the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary strictures; however, in this setting, brush cytology is limited by a low diagnostic yield and sensitivity. Here, we compared the cat…
View article: Diagnostic Challenges in Follicular Cholangitis Mimicking Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Diagnostic Challenges in Follicular Cholangitis Mimicking Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Introduction: Distinguishing benign from malignant biliary strictures remains challenging despite diagnostic advancements. Follicular cholangitis, a rare benign condition, presents with symptoms and imaging similar to malignancies like cho…
View article: The Induction of Combined Hyperthermal Ablation Effect of Irreversible Electroporation with Polydopamine Nanoparticle-Coated Electrodes
The Induction of Combined Hyperthermal Ablation Effect of Irreversible Electroporation with Polydopamine Nanoparticle-Coated Electrodes Open
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a prominent non-thermal ablation method widely employed in clinical settings for the focal ablation therapy of solid tumors. Utilizing high-voltage, short-duration electric pulses, IRE induces perforat…
View article: The catheter flushing method increases the diagnostic yield of brushing cytology for biliary strictures
The catheter flushing method increases the diagnostic yield of brushing cytology for biliary strictures Open
Background and Aim: Endobiliary brushing is usually performed in the diagnosis of indeterminate biliary strictures; however, in this setting, brush cytology is limited by a low diagnostic yield and sensitivity. Here, we evaluated whether t…
View article: Clinical correlation of cholelithiasis in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Clinical correlation of cholelithiasis in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Open
The risk factor for cholelithiasis include low physical activity. With an aging society, the number of bedridden patients who undergo percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has increased, and cholelithiasis has often been found in these…
View article: Endoscopic treatment: RFA, PDT, IRE, and laser ablation
Endoscopic treatment: RFA, PDT, IRE, and laser ablation Open
View article: Prognostic Impact of Minimal Pelvic Fluid in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Prognostic Impact of Minimal Pelvic Fluid in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Open
The presence of MPF was found to be significantly associated with reduced survival and an independent poor prognostic biomarker in LAPC patients.
View article: Finding the ideal sedative: a non‐inferiority study of remimazolam <i>vs</i> propofol in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Finding the ideal sedative: a non‐inferiority study of remimazolam <i>vs</i> propofol in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Open
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) requires an ideal sedative that provides a predictable action duration and meets safety requirements. We compared the efficacies and safeties of remimazolam and propofol in p…
View article: Understanding mechanical properties of biliary metal stents for wise stent selection
Understanding mechanical properties of biliary metal stents for wise stent selection Open
See the article "Evaluation of the mechanical properties of current biliary self-expandable metallic stents: axial and radial force, and axial force zero border" in Volume 56 on page 633.
View article: Diagnosis of an intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct with fibrovascular stalks using detective flow imaging
Diagnosis of an intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct with fibrovascular stalks using detective flow imaging Open
Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is a type of epithelial tumor characterized by papillary proliferation within the bile duct. It is defined histologically as a papillary or villous neoplasm covering the delicate fibro…
View article: Correction: Mechanistic loop resolution strategy for short-type single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with Roux-en-Y reconstruction after gastrectomy (with video)
Correction: Mechanistic loop resolution strategy for short-type single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with Roux-en-Y reconstruction after gastrectomy (with video) Open
View article: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Based Artificial Intelligence Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Based Artificial Intelligence Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms Open
Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) are precursors of pancreatic cancer, and the rate of their incidental detection has gradually increased recently with a reported prevalence from 2.4 to 13.5%. However, accurate diagnosis can be challengin…
View article: Feasibility Study on Endoscopic Balloon-Assisted Laser Treatment (EBLT) of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in In Vivo Porcine Model
Feasibility Study on Endoscopic Balloon-Assisted Laser Treatment (EBLT) of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in In Vivo Porcine Model Open
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been growing globally, with an increasing burden on the healthcare system due to multiple factors, such as aging and obesity. The current study evaluated the feasibility of endoscopic balloon-assi…
View article: Comparison of Two Types of Guidewires for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction by Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Two Types of Guidewires for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction by Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: There is insufficient information regarding the optimal guidewire for managing malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO). Therefore, a newly designed 0.025-inch guidewire was compared with the conventional 0.035-inch guidewire…
View article: The “echo-free space” technique: a safe and reliable method for endoscopic ultrasound scope insertion
The “echo-free space” technique: a safe and reliable method for endoscopic ultrasound scope insertion Open
In recent years, the applications of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) have expanded greatly, not only as an observational tool but also as a treatment procedure such as with EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and EUS-guided drainage [1] [2…
View article: Efficacy Analysis of Suprapapillary versus Transpapillary Self-Expandable Metal Stents According to the Level of Obstruction in Malignant Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction
Efficacy Analysis of Suprapapillary versus Transpapillary Self-Expandable Metal Stents According to the Level of Obstruction in Malignant Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction Open
The SPG and TPG showed similar results in terms of stent patency and rate of adverse events. However, patients with an MBO located within 2 cm from the AOV had a higher percentage of duodenal invasion with shorter stent patency than those …
View article: Development of novel biliary metal stent with coil-spring structure and its application in vivo swine biliary stricture model
Development of novel biliary metal stent with coil-spring structure and its application in vivo swine biliary stricture model Open
Background As of date, endoscopic biliary stenting with plastic stent (PS) and self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) have been widely used for the palliation of biliary tract strictures. However, these two stents have several limitations rega…
View article: Supplementary Material for: MASLD and MetALD increase the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma and incident or decompensated cirrhosis: a Korean nationwide study
Supplementary Material for: MASLD and MetALD increase the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma and incident or decompensated cirrhosis: a Korean nationwide study Open
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the liver-related outcomes of newly suggested metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and MASLD with increased alcohol intake (MetALD), as well as alcohol-associated li…
View article: Assessment of Hepatic Lesions After non-Thermal Tumor Ablation by Irreversible Electroporation in a Pig Model
Assessment of Hepatic Lesions After non-Thermal Tumor Ablation by Irreversible Electroporation in a Pig Model Open
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a non-thermal and minimal invasive modality to ablate pathologic lesions such as hepatic tumors. Histological analysis of the initial lesions after IRE can help predict ablation efficacy. We aimed to i…
View article: The Safety and Efficacy of an Unflanged 4F Pancreatic Stent in Transpancreatic Precut Sphincterotomy for Patients with Difficult Biliary Cannulation: A Prospective Cohort Study
The Safety and Efficacy of an Unflanged 4F Pancreatic Stent in Transpancreatic Precut Sphincterotomy for Patients with Difficult Biliary Cannulation: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Prophylactic pancreatic stenting effectively reduces the rate and severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) in the precut technique; however, studies on the optimal type and duration of the stent are still lacking. This prospective study ev…
View article: Efficacy analysis of hemostatic spray following endoscopic papillectomy: A multicenter comparative study
Efficacy analysis of hemostatic spray following endoscopic papillectomy: A multicenter comparative study Open
Background and Aim Endoscopic post‐papillectomy bleeding is a serious adverse event with a prevalence ranging from 2% to 45.3%. Conventional hemostatic methods, including diluted epinephrine injection before papillectomy or argon plasma co…
View article: Tacrolimus for prophylaxis of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: a potential new target of old drug?
Tacrolimus for prophylaxis of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: a potential new target of old drug? Open
See the article "Preventive effect of tacrolimus on patients with post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis" in Volume 55 on page 665.
View article: Optimal reproduction of a porcine benign biliary stricture model using endobiliary radiofrequency ablation
Optimal reproduction of a porcine benign biliary stricture model using endobiliary radiofrequency ablation Open
The use of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to generate a benign biliary stricture (BBS) model has a significant reproducibility problem. The aims of this animal study were to create an optimal BBS model using endobiliary RFA and …