United European Gastroenterol J
December 2024
Background: Decision-making after local resection of T1 colorectal cancer (T1CRC) is often complex and calls for optimal information provision as well as active patient involvement.
Objective: The aim was to evaluate the perceptions of patients with T1CRC on information provision and therapeutic decision-making.
Methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study included patients who underwent endoscopic or local surgical resection as initial treatment.
Objectives: A new short device for percutaneous endoscopic cholangioscopy was recently developed. However, feasibility and safety has not yet been evaluated. The aim of this study was to assess clinical success, technical success, and adverse events (AEs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Esophageal stenting is an important intervention for managing malignant and benign dysphagia, with stent migration representing a common drawback. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to assess the benefit of stent fixation over nonfixation.
Methods: A systematic search was performed in MEDLINE, Cochrane, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.
Background: Stenosis of the pancreaticojejunostomy is a well-known long-term complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy. Traditionally, the endoscopic approach consisted of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP). Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided intervention has emerged as an alternative, but the success rate and adverse event rate of both treatment modalities are poorly known.
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