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View article: Two Ducts, One Drug—Pembrolizumab-Induced Pancreatic Injury Manifesting as Double-Duct Sign
Two Ducts, One Drug—Pembrolizumab-Induced Pancreatic Injury Manifesting as Double-Duct Sign Open
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can rarely result in ICI-induced pancreatic injury (ICI-PI). Its clinical and radiologic presentation is heterogenous, ranging from asymptomatic radiological signs to severe pancreatitis. Management is m…
View article: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Block-Induced Peripancreatic Abscess Requiring Transgastric Drainage
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Block-Induced Peripancreatic Abscess Requiring Transgastric Drainage Open
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus block (CPB) is a widely used technique for managing refractory abdominal pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Although generally safe, adverse events such as infection and abscess formation…
View article: Therapeutic potential of gastro-gastric fistulas created via lumen-apposing metal stents for nutritional deficiencies after roux-en-y gastric bypass
Therapeutic potential of gastro-gastric fistulas created via lumen-apposing metal stents for nutritional deficiencies after roux-en-y gastric bypass Open
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is an effective long-term weight loss operation with improvements in metabolic diseases. Nutritional deficiencies, however, are highly prevalent despite supplementation, largely due to exclusion of the proxi…
View article: Association between helicobacter pylori infection and abdominal aortic aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association between helicobacter pylori infection and abdominal aortic aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The meta-analysis confirms a significant association between H. pylori infection and AAA development, with an elevated risk ratio of 1.54. These findings underscore the importance of further research to elucidate underlying mechanisms and …
View article: Status of training in the use of lumen-apposing metal stents for therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound during advanced endoscopy fellowship: a survey questionnaire
Status of training in the use of lumen-apposing metal stents for therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound during advanced endoscopy fellowship: a survey questionnaire Open
View article: Endoscopic-Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage: Potential Shift in Practice or Still a Secondary Option?
Endoscopic-Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage: Potential Shift in Practice or Still a Secondary Option? Open
View article: EUS ASSISTED GASTRIC OUTLET REMODELING IN A PATIENT WITH A REFRACTORY GASTROJEJUNAL ANASTAMOTIC STRICTURE. FIRST-IN-HUMAN EXPERIENCE
EUS ASSISTED GASTRIC OUTLET REMODELING IN A PATIENT WITH A REFRACTORY GASTROJEJUNAL ANASTAMOTIC STRICTURE. FIRST-IN-HUMAN EXPERIENCE Open
View article: Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Compassionate Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroparesis in Patients on Chronic Opioids
Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Compassionate Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroparesis in Patients on Chronic Opioids Open
View article: Utility of texture and color enhancement and red dichromatic imaging during endoscopic resection
Utility of texture and color enhancement and red dichromatic imaging during endoscopic resection Open
View article: Comparative effectiveness of transcatheter <i>vs</i> surgical aortic valve replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparative effectiveness of transcatheter <i>vs</i> surgical aortic valve replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND The management of severe symptomatic aortic stenosis has been revolutionized by transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). However, the c…
View article: Comparative efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloons versus drug-eluting stents in small vessel coronary artery disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Comparative efficacy and safety of drug-coated balloons versus drug-eluting stents in small vessel coronary artery disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Small vessel coronary artery disease presents challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention due to higher restenosis rates with traditional treatments. Drug-coated balloons (DCBs) offer a potential alternative, but their effi…
View article: Reversible endoscopic gastroduodenal bypass for the treatment of persistent duodenal leaks after failed surgical repair: a pilot feasibility study
Reversible endoscopic gastroduodenal bypass for the treatment of persistent duodenal leaks after failed surgical repair: a pilot feasibility study Open
Post-surgical leaks following surgical repair of acute duodenal perforations carry high mortality. Reversible endoscopic gastroduodenal bypass (REGB) is a novel procedure that helps divert the acid-rich gastric stream away from the affecte…
View article: Does anticoagulation therapy improve outcomes in severe heart failure with reduced ejection fraction? A systematic review
Does anticoagulation therapy improve outcomes in severe heart failure with reduced ejection fraction? A systematic review Open
Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a growing health concern, with an increased risk of thromboembolic events. Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are commonly used in HFrEF patients with atrial fibrillation, but the…
View article: Patient adherence to surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps and factors associated with loss to follow-up
Patient adherence to surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps and factors associated with loss to follow-up Open
Post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy (SC) plays an integral role in efforts to reduce colorectal cancer risk, but its effectiveness is invariably dependent on patient compliance. This study aimed to evaluate patient adherence to SC af…
View article: Endoscopic blind limb reduction with septotomy for the treatment of candy cane syndrome after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Pilot feasibility study
Endoscopic blind limb reduction with septotomy for the treatment of candy cane syndrome after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Pilot feasibility study Open
Candy cane syndrome (CCS) refers to patients with a long and symptomatic blind afferent roux limb (BARL) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Revisional surgery is efficacious but can be cost prohibitive. We describe endoscopic blind lim…
View article: EUS-guided rendezvous is a viable salvage technique for failed billiary cannulation in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass undergoing BAE-ERCP
EUS-guided rendezvous is a viable salvage technique for failed billiary cannulation in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass undergoing BAE-ERCP Open
Biliary cannulation via balloon-assisted-ERCP (BAE-ERCP) can be challenging. Patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) have among the lowest reported BAE-ERCP success rates when compared with other types of surgically altered anatomy. …
View article: Bidirectional relationship between acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
Bidirectional relationship between acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer Open
Purpose of review The burdens of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and acute pancreatitis are increasing globally. We reviewed current literature on whether acute pancreatitis is a causal factor for PDAC and examined clinical manifes…
View article: Peroral endoscopic myotomy with diverticulotomy using a double tunnel technique: finding your way to an elusive lower esophageal sphincter in spastic achalasia and epiphrenic diverticulum
Peroral endoscopic myotomy with diverticulotomy using a double tunnel technique: finding your way to an elusive lower esophageal sphincter in spastic achalasia and epiphrenic diverticulum Open
View article: Modified submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection for the management of a large leiomyoma in the gastric fundus
Modified submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection for the management of a large leiomyoma in the gastric fundus Open
View article: Availability and utilization of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography at children's hospitals
Availability and utilization of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography at children's hospitals Open
Objectives No study has explored whether availability of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is adequate and equitable across US children's hospitals. We hypothesized that ERCP availability and utilization differs by geog…
View article: Index admission cholecystectomy for biliary acute pancreatitis or choledocholithiasis reduces 30-day readmission rates in children
Index admission cholecystectomy for biliary acute pancreatitis or choledocholithiasis reduces 30-day readmission rates in children Open
Background Adult patients with biliary acute pancreatitis (BAP) or choledocholithiasis who do not undergo cholecystectomy on index admission have worse outcomes. Given the paucity of data on the impact of cholecystectomy during index hospi…
View article: Quantification of interstitial cells of Cajal and fibrosis during gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy and its association with clinical outcomes
Quantification of interstitial cells of Cajal and fibrosis during gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy and its association with clinical outcomes Open
Background and study aims Alterations to interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and collagen fibrosis have been implicated in the pathogenesis of gastroparesis. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of pyloric muscle sampling during g…
View article: Role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction disorders
Role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction disorders Open
Background: Addiction disorders pose significant challenges to public health, necessitating innovative treatments. This assesses deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a potential intervention for addiction disorders. Methods: A literature review…
View article: Chromo-pancreatoscopy for preoperative evaluation of main duct intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasm
Chromo-pancreatoscopy for preoperative evaluation of main duct intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasm Open
View article: Index admission cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis reduces 30-day readmission rates in pediatric patients
Index admission cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis reduces 30-day readmission rates in pediatric patients Open
Background Adult patients with cholecystitis who do not undergo cholecystectomy on index admission have worse outcomes, however, there is a paucity of data of the role of cholecystectomy during index hospitalization in the pediatric popula…
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View article: Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: An Evolving Understanding
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: An Evolving Understanding Open
Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical syndrome in which patients have signs and symptoms of HF due to high left ventricular (LV) filling pressure despite normal or near normal LV ejection fraction. It is…
View article: Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Modern Era: Optimizing Recovery and Reducing Recurrence
Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Modern Era: Optimizing Recovery and Reducing Recurrence Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be a prominent issue in global health, emphasizing the necessity for efficient cardiac rehabilitation programs. This narrative review provides a detailed analysis of the current state of cardiac r…
View article: Reimagining Healthcare: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Reimagining Healthcare: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new medical avenues and revolutionized diagnostic and therapeutic practices, allowing healthcare providers to overcome significant challenges associated with cost, disease management, accessibility, …
View article: Endoscopic blind limb reduction with septotomy: a novel endoscopic approach to candy cane syndrome after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Endoscopic blind limb reduction with septotomy: a novel endoscopic approach to candy cane syndrome after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Open
Video 1The endoscopic blind limb reduction with septotomy procedure.