Covered self-expandable metal stents (CSEMSs) are used for malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO) management. Despite increasing evidence, a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of CSEMSs in MHBO management is lacking.
Nonvariceal GI bleeding (GIB) is a common medical emergency. Endoscopic hemostasis is recommended, but some patients experienced recurrent bleeding after conventional endoscopic hemostasis. Originally, the…
Dr Jonathan Makar discusses his article, “Use of artificial intelligence improves colonoscopy performance in adenoma detection: a systematic review and meta-…
Background GI cancers pose an increasing global health burden, with their impact on the working-age population (WAP) aged 15–64 years remaining largely unexplored despite the…
People with first-degree relatives who were repeatedly diagnosed with colorectal polyps appeared at increased risk for colorectal cancer, especially early-onset CRC, according to a study…
Paul Y. Kwo, MD Professor of Medicine Director of Hepatology Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Stanford University Medical School Stanford, California G & H What…
Guidewires remain invaluable for performing both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Varying in design, composition, length, and tip shape, guidewires are used within the GI lumen…
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Treatment with xalnesiran, a small interfering RNA molecule, plus an immunomodulator resulted in hepatitis B surface antigen loss among adults with chronic HBV infection, according…
A recent study found the timing of endoscopic management for esophageal variceal bleeding significantly affects patient outcomes.
Post written by Kohei Ono, MD, from NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. In this video, we present a simple, easy, and robust method for closing mucosal…
