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View article: Influence of IQ on language age in children with cochlear implants
Influence of IQ on language age in children with cochlear implants Open
View article: Mycobacterial Spindle Cell Pseudotumor Presenting as a Pancreatic Head Mass: A Case Report
Mycobacterial Spindle Cell Pseudotumor Presenting as a Pancreatic Head Mass: A Case Report Open
Mycobacterial spindle cell pseudotumors (MSCPs) are rare lesions characterized by the proliferation of spindle-shaped histiocytes caused by mycobacterial infections. MSCPs have been reported in the lung, lymphatic system, and skin of immun…
View article: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer Masquerading as Achalasia
Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer Masquerading as Achalasia Open
View article: Hearing outcomes in canal wall up versus canal wall down mastoidectomy
Hearing outcomes in canal wall up versus canal wall down mastoidectomy Open
Introduction: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a common condition with significant morbidity and psychosocial impact. Surgical management, primarily canal wall up or canal wall down mastoidectomy, is chosen based on surgeon prefe…
View article: Frailty as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients with Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Frailty as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients with Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis Open
BACKGROUND The development of acute pancreatitis is the most common serious complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). AIMS We aimed to determine the association between frailty status and outcomes in patients w…
View article: Prevalence Of Hearing Loss and Its Associations with Anxiety and Depression Among Older People in Kuantan, Pahang
Prevalence Of Hearing Loss and Its Associations with Anxiety and Depression Among Older People in Kuantan, Pahang Open
Background: The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) increases with age, and globally more than 25% of older people aged 60 years and older are affected by HL. Studies consistently demonstrate that HL is associated with anxiety, depression, and…
View article: No difference in outcomes with 15 mm vs. 20 mm lumen-apposing metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy for gastric outlet obstruction: a meta-analysis
No difference in outcomes with 15 mm vs. 20 mm lumen-apposing metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy for gastric outlet obstruction: a meta-analysis Open
Background/Aims: We compared outcomes between use of 15 vs. 20 mm lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) in endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) for gastric outlet obstruction.Methods: Databases were queried for studies tha…
View article: Role of endoscopic ultrasound in the characterization of solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas
Role of endoscopic ultrasound in the characterization of solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas Open
SPN presented primarily as a solid lesion on endosonographic assessment. The lesion tended to be located in the head or body of the pancreas. There was no consistent characteristic pattern apparent on either elastography or Doppler assessm…
View article: Sporadic Neurofibroma of the Peritoneal Cavity
Sporadic Neurofibroma of the Peritoneal Cavity Open
Neurofibromas are peripheral nerve sheath tumors that are typically seen in syndromic conditions such as neurofibromatosis 1. We present the case of a 26-year-old woman suffering from chronic abdominal pain for over 5 years. Prior workup s…
View article: G-POEM for severe and refractory gastroparesis
G-POEM for severe and refractory gastroparesis Open
Gastroparesis is characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and delayed gastric emptying. This chronic condition has few effective medical options. Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) is an emerging alternative to surgical p…
View article: Transjejunal drainage of an infected postsurgical fluid collection using a 6-mm lumen-apposing metal stent
Transjejunal drainage of an infected postsurgical fluid collection using a 6-mm lumen-apposing metal stent Open
Video 1The successful placement of a 6-mm lumen-apposing metal stent for transjejunal drainage of an infected collection after recent surgery, with resolution of collection after removal of stents.
View article: Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for the treatment of severe and refractory gastroparesis: a pilot, randomised, sham-controlled trial
Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for the treatment of severe and refractory gastroparesis: a pilot, randomised, sham-controlled trial Open
Objective Endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) is a minimally invasive treatment option with promising uncontrolled outcome results in patients with gastroparesis. Design In this prospective randomised trial, we compared G-POEM with a sham pr…
View article: Increased ERCP volume improves cholangiogram interpretation: a new performance measure for ERCP training?
Increased ERCP volume improves cholangiogram interpretation: a new performance measure for ERCP training? Open
Background/Aims: Cholangiogram interpretation is not used as a key performance indicator (KPI) of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training, and national societies recommend different minimum numbers per annum to maint…
View article: Use of endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cancer from 2000 to 2016
Use of endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cancer from 2000 to 2016 Open
Background and study aims Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Previous studies have suggested a survival benefit for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), an important tool for diagnosis and …
View article: Factors Associated with the Development of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients Hospitalized with Covid-19
Factors Associated with the Development of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients Hospitalized with Covid-19 Open
View article: Embracing simplicity to improve outcomes in endoscopic submucosal dissection: Will it gain traction?
Embracing simplicity to improve outcomes in endoscopic submucosal dissection: Will it gain traction? Open
View article: Bisphosphonate Use Does Not Impact Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Bisphosphonate Use Does Not Impact Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis Open
Our findings suggest that the use of bisphosphonates, whether alone or in combination with statins, does not confer a survival advantage in patients with PDAC.
View article: The role of endoscopy and findings in COVID-19 patients, an early North American Cohort
The role of endoscopy and findings in COVID-19 patients, an early North American Cohort Open
Background and aims Gastrointestinal manifestations in patients with COVID-19 are common but the role of endoscopy in this patient population remains unclear. We investigated the need for endoscopic procedures, their findings, and impact o…
View article: Can endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy be used as a first-line modality for endoscopic management of malignant gastric outlet obstruction?
Can endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy be used as a first-line modality for endoscopic management of malignant gastric outlet obstruction? Open
Letter to: Patency of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy in the treatment of malignant gastric outlet obstructionEndosc Int Open 2020; 08(09): E1194-E1201DOI: 10.1055/a-1214-5659
View article: The Evolving Role of Advanced Endoscopic Techniques in Hepatology.
The Evolving Role of Advanced Endoscopic Techniques in Hepatology. Open
The role of advanced endoscopy in the field of hepatology has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Several novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions can now be accomplished endoscopically both easily and safely in patients with liver…
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View article: Beta-blockers have no impact on survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma prior to cancer diagnosis
Beta-blockers have no impact on survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma prior to cancer diagnosis Open
View article: Association Between Preadmission Acid Suppressive Medication Exposure and Severity of Illness in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Association Between Preadmission Acid Suppressive Medication Exposure and Severity of Illness in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Open
View article: Digestive Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019
Digestive Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Open
View article: COVID-19 and Canadian Gastroenterology Trainees
COVID-19 and Canadian Gastroenterology Trainees Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted endoscopy services and education worldwide. This study aimed to characterize the impact of COVID-19 on gastroenterology trainees in Canada. Methods An analysis of Can…
View article: EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for relief of obstructive symptoms in a patient with a large Bochdalek hernia
EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for relief of obstructive symptoms in a patient with a large Bochdalek hernia Open
View article: Digestive Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
Digestive Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 Open
Background The prevalence and significance of digestive manifestations in COVID-19 remain uncertain. Methods Consecutive patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were identified across a geographically diverse alliance of medical centers in Nor…
View article: Endoscopic resection of a duodenal Brunner gland hamartoma presenting with GI bleeding
Endoscopic resection of a duodenal Brunner gland hamartoma presenting with GI bleeding Open
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training in the United Kingdom
The Impact of COVID-19 on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training in the United Kingdom Open
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy trainees: an international survey
Impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy trainees: an international survey Open