Publications by authors named "Athanasios-Dimitrios Bacasis"
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- A study was conducted to evaluate how different types of colonoscopes affect the training and quality of colonoscopy procedures, focusing on factors like technical competence and patient comfort.
- The research involved 126 patients divided into three groups based on the type of colonoscope used: adult colonoscope (AC), intermediate pediatric colonoscope (IPC), and long pediatric colonoscope (LPC), measuring outcomes such as examination completeness and patient tolerance.
- Results indicated that the LPC was the most effective in training, achieving higher terminal ileal intubation rates and causing less discomfort, making it the recommended choice for starting colonoscopy training.*
Background: Anti-TNFa medications represent the first effective biologic therapy for IBD that has largely revolutionized treatment. The aim of this study was to quantify the risk of MM and other skin cancers among patients from Northern Greece area with IBD who take immunosuppressive or biologic anti-TNF medications. Methods: The current study was conducted during a 3-year period (2014-2016).
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