Publications by authors named "E Kalaitzakis"
Results of the COLDWATER randomized controlled trial: enhanced performance of underwater cold snare polypectomy for colorectal polyps 5-10 mm, independent of endoscopist experience.
Ann Gastroenterol
June 2024
Background: The wide range of R0 resection rates (R0RR) and incomplete resection rates (IRR) observed with conventional cold snare polypectomy (CCSP) emphasizes the necessity for technique enhancement. The COLDWATER study aimed to compare underwater cold snare polypectomy (UCSP) to CCSP for 5-10-mm colorectal polyps, focusing on comprehensive histopathological evaluation, efficacy, and safety.
Methods: This was a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial comparing UCSP to CCSP for non-pedunculated colorectal polyps of size 5-10 mm.
Background: Obesity and liver cirrhosis represent significant health challenges, often leading to various complications.
Aims: This prospective study aimed to investigate the impact of a four-year bariatric intervention, focusing on adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, on anthropometric, hematologic, and biochemical parameters in obese patients with compensated liver cirrhosis. Additionally, the study evaluated the concurrent contribution of weight loss to these health indicators.
Article Synopsis
- The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) emphasizes the need for structured training in diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), presenting a formal framework to develop and maintain necessary skills.
- Key prerequisites for trainees include competence in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and exposure to diagnostic EUS training environments with high procedure volumes and expertise.
- Trainees must follow a structured syllabus and complete at least 250 supervised EUS procedures across various categories to demonstrate competence before practicing independently.
Purpose: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a leading cause of liver disease, affecting 30% of the global population. NAFLD prevalence is particularly high in obese individuals and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). NAFLD ranges from simple fat deposition in the liver to necroinflammation and fibrosis (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)), NASH-cirrhosis, and/or hepatocellular carcinoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuality of life after endoscopic procedures for chronic pancreatitis: A multicentre study.
United European Gastroenterol J
November 2023
Background: Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) causes morphological changes in the pancreatic tissue, leading to complications and pain, which may require endoscopic interventions.
Objective: Our aim was to determine the frequency of endoscopic procedures (EP) in CP patients and to analyse pain and quality of life (QoL) in these patients after their EP.
Methods: This study included 1327 CP patients from the Scandinavian Baltic Pancreatic Club (SBPC) database including four countries and eight centres.