Publications by authors named "Jose Prado Bustamante"
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, endoscopic procedures are associated with a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, in cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), priority should be given to an early endoscopy.
Objective: The main objective was to compare the time since arrival at the hospital and the performance of the endoscopy between both groups.
Article Synopsis
- A diverse range of both benign and malignant submucosal lesions can develop in the wall of the large intestine.
- These lesions can originate from the submucosa or muscular propria and may also result from pressure exerted by external structures.
- The text presents a specific case where a submucosal mass was identified as a fecalith that was pushing into the cecum.