Publications by authors named "Diego Soares Coca"
Objective: To present and discuss the endoscopic and histological results, as well as the incidence of Helicobacter pylori and other diseases, indications and characteristics of upper digestive endoscopies performed in children.
Material And Methods: Twenty-five endoscopies were performed in children aged six months to 11 years (mean 7.69 years), from February 2013 to January 2016.
Article Synopsis
- Colorectal polyps are tissue projections in the large intestine, categorized as neoplastic or non-neoplastic, with early detection being crucial to prevent colorectal cancer through procedures like colonoscopy.
- The study aimed to analyze the epidemiological, endoscopic, and histological features of colorectal lesion resections at a training facility by reviewing cases from 2011 to 2014.
- Out of 678 lesions found in 456 examinations, the majority were adenomatous polyps in older adults, with most lesions located in the rectum and sigmoid, aligning with existing literature on colorectal health.
Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a safe and effective endoscopic surgical procedure for enteral access and gastrointestinal decompression, and it is an excellent alternative to surgical gastrostomy. There are various clinical indications and these mainly include the need for prolonged enteral nutritional support due to complications from neurological, geriatric and oncological diseases and decompression of the gastrointestinal tract. Although safe and effective, a number of possible complications relating to the time (early or late complications) and severity (minor or major complications) may occur.
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