Publications by authors named "George Chatziantoniou"

Introduction: Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) comprise a rare variety of genetic disorders, affecting all types of collagen. Herein, we describe a case of the vascular type of EDS, with coexisting segmental absence of intestinal musculature, while simultaneously performing a narrative review of the existing literature.

Case Presentation: A 23-year-old male patient with a history of multiple abdominal operations due to recurrent bowel perforations and the presence of a high-output enterocutaneous fistula was admitted to our surgical department for further evaluation and treatment.

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Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a well-established, minimally invasive, and easy to perform procedure for nutrition delivery, applied to individuals unable to swallow for various reasons. PEG has a high technical success rate of insertion between 95% and 100% in experienced hands, but varying complication rates ranging from 0.4% to 22.

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Article Synopsis
  • * A literature review was conducted on PubMed to gather case reports and series regarding BBS and its management, focusing on endoscopic techniques to release the internal bumper.
  • * Ten different techniques for addressing BBS were analyzed, ranging from basic methods to advanced technology, with an emphasis on maximizing efficacy and safety in treatment choices.
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