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Forrest Classification
Forrest Classification
The Forrest Classification is now used as a tool to identify patients who are at an increased risk for bleeding, rebleeding and mortality
Classification and characteristics of IgG4-associated cholangitis
Classification and characteristics of IgG4-associated cholangitis
Classification and characteristics of IgG4-associated cholangitis
On the basis of a clinical case, typical endoscopic findings and diagnostic criteria for hepatobiliary IgG4 disease are described here, along with the classification of
On the basis of a clinical case, typical endoscopic findings and diagnostic criteria for hepatobiliary IgG4 disease are described here, along with the classification of
Endoscopic treatment for peptic ulcer perforation
Endoscopic treatment for peptic ulcer perforation
Background Perforation of an acute ulcer is a serious and life-threatening condition. Treatment for this sudden abdominal event is surgical in the majority of cases.
Rapunzel syndrome
Rapunzel syndrome
A 31-year-old female patient presented to the University Hospital’s emergency department with upper abdominal pain that had persisted for 2 weeks. She also reported a
A 31-year-old female patient presented to the University Hospital’s emergency department with upper abdominal pain that had persisted for 2 weeks. She also reported a
Kodsi classification of Candida esophagitis
Kodsi classification of Candida esophagitis
Candidiasis is the most frequent form of infectious esophagitis. The characteristic white plaques, which are difficult to rinse off, are found in approximately 4% of
Candidiasis is the most frequent form of infectious esophagitis. The characteristic white plaques, which are difficult to rinse off, are found in approximately 4% of
Ascaris Lumbricoides worm encountered in the stomach
Ascaris Lumbricoides worm encountered in the stomach
Ascaris infestation show quite a wide array of clinical manifestations as it maybe asymptomatic showing only long term manifestations of growth retardation and malnutrition ,
Ascaris infestation show quite a wide array of clinical manifestations as it maybe asymptomatic showing only long term manifestations of growth retardation and malnutrition ,
Lars explains Anatomy – Hepaticojejunostomy
Lars explains Anatomy – Hepaticojejunostomyteaching relevance >>
Lars explains Anatomy – Hepaticojejunostomy
Lars explains Anatomy – Hepaticojejunostomy
Lars explains Anatomy – Hepaticojejunostomy
Boston-Bowel-Preparation-Scale
Boston-Bowel-Preparation-Scale
Various measures introduced in recent decades have led to a reduction in the mortality rate due to colorectal carcinoma. They include screening colonoscopy.
Various measures introduced in recent decades have led to a reduction in the mortality rate due to colorectal carcinoma. They include screening colonoscopy.
Transcutaneous SpyGlass-guided rendezvous
Transcutaneous SpyGlass-guided rendezvous
Achieving sustained biliary drainage in patients with cholestasis or cholangitis often represents a turning-point in the treatment of malignant and infectious diseases with hepatobiliary involvement.
Achieving sustained biliary drainage in patients with cholestasis or cholangitis often represents a turning-point in the treatment of malignant and infectious diseases with hepatobiliary involvement.
Sub-cardial Gastric ESD
Sub-cardial Gastric ESD
Before starting any endoscopical procedure, in particular an endoscopic submucosal dissection, a proper and extensive evaluation of the lesion must be accomplished. White light endoscopy,
Before starting any endoscopical procedure, in particular an endoscopic submucosal dissection, a proper and extensive evaluation of the lesion must be accomplished. White light endoscopy,
Sub-mucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER) of an Esophageal Leiomyoma
Sub-mucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER) of an Esophageal Leiomyoma
Sub-mucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER) of an Esophageal Leiomyoma
A two centimeter submucosal lesion arising from muscularis mucosae is identified in the distal esophagus.
A two centimeter submucosal lesion arising from muscularis mucosae is identified in the distal esophagus.
Hiatus hernias and the Hill classification
Hiatus hernias and the Hill classification
To allow more precise assessment of the competence of the esophagogastric sphincter mechanism, Hill et al. presented a practical classification in 1996.
To allow more precise assessment of the competence of the esophagogastric sphincter mechanism, Hill et al. presented a practical classification in 1996.
Endoscopic therapy in sigmoid volvulus — case report and glance at the current ASGE guideline
Endoscopic therapy in sigmoid volvulus — case report and glance at the current ASGE guideline
Endoscopic therapy in sigmoid volvulus — case report and glance at the current ASGE guideline
Clinical case: A 78-year-old lady presented as an emergency case with stool retention for several days in chronic constipation, with known diverticulosis and acutely increasing
Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of an extensive laterally spreading adenoma in the rectum
Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of an extensive laterally spreading adenoma in the rectumteaching relevance >>
Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of an extensive laterally spreading adenoma in the rectum
Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of an extensive laterally spreading adenoma in the rectum
Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of an extensive laterally spreading adenoma in the rectum
Z-POEM -a combination of septomoty and tunnel myotomy
Z-POEM -a combination of septomoty and tunnel myotomyteaching relevance >>
Z-POEM -a combination of septomoty and tunnel myotomy
Z-POEM -a combination of septomoty and tunnel myotomy
Z-POEM -a combination of septomoty and tunnel myotomy
