Gel immersion in endoscopy: Exploring potential applications.

The challenge of effectively eliminating air during gastrointestinal endoscopy using ultrasound techniques is apparent. This difficulty arises from the intricacies of removing concealed air within the folds of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in artifacts and compromised visualization. In addition, the overlap of folds with lesions can obscure their depth and size, presenting challenges for an accurate assessment.

Temporary Global Amnesia With Insular Infarction in a Young Female: A Case Report.

Several neurological conditions, including transient global amnesia (TGA), may present an isolated sudden-onset temporary amnestic symptom. TGA is a benign, self-remitting neurological condition associated with hippocampal dysfunction. Meanwhile, certain other neurological conditions, such as cerebral ischemic stroke and hippocampal epilepsy, require appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Discovery and Theoretical Studies of Nonenzymatic Polyketide Dimerizations of Chaetophenols.

Nonenzymatic reactions sometimes construct complex structures observed in natural products, showing us unique chemical reactions. In our exploration of natural products, we identified a novel type of isochromene-derived polyketide dimer with a 6/6/6/6/6 five-ring system from along with several new related polyketides. We demonstrated that isochromene and its oxidized derivative undergo nonenzymatic dimerization under acidic conditions to give .

Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint Complicated by Empyema and Bronchopleural Fistula: A Case Report.

Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is a rare infectious arthritis in which the risk factors are reported to be such as diabetes, immunosuppression, and intravenous drug use. Due to a lack of prominent symptoms, delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications such as mediastinitis and empyema. Advanced sternoclavicular septic arthritis can be a hidden etiology masked by severe symptoms.

Comparisons in Postoperative Endoscopic Findings and Postoperative Weight Change Between Delta-Shaped Anastomosis and Circular-Stapled Anastomosis in Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy With B-I Reconstruction.

Background: Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) with Billroth I (B-I) reconstruction is frequently performed for gastric cancer. However, the difference between the circular stapler technique (CS) and delta-shaped anastomosis (DA) remains unclear, especially regarding the postoperative endoscopic physiological findings.

Methods: Three hundred and one patients including 150 CS patients and 151 DA patients during LADG with B-I reconstruction between 2013 and 2019 at Saitama Medical University International Medical Center were chosen as study subjects.