Publications by authors named "Kei Akaji"
[Diagnostic yield and utility of boring biopsy for subepithelial lesions of the stomach and esophagus].
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of boring biopsy in diagnosing subepithelial lesions (SEL) in the stomach and esophagus, involving 52 patients.
- The diagnostic yield was found to be 50% for gastric SELs and 80% for esophageal SELs, with higher success rates for smaller lesions (less than 10mm).
- Complications occurred in 10% of stomach biopsies, including two perforations and two cases of bleeding, while gastrointestinal stromal tumors were identified in 43% of gastric cases and all esophageal SELs were leiomyomas.