Publications by authors named "M Girotra"
Introduction: Colonic endoluminal stent placement is a commonly utilized and effective endoscopic approach for the management of malignant large bowel obstruction and is an emerging approach for the management of some benign etiologies of large bowel obstruction. However, recent studies evaluating the evolution of clinical scenarios and patient populations for which stenting is performed in real-world practice are lacking.
Methods: We assessed colonic stent utilization patterns in a tertiary care academic medical center over the past 10 years.
Article Synopsis
- Treatment of anastomotic ulcers, which are difficult to manage, often fails with standard methods.
- PuraStat, a synthetic peptide gel, is used for stopping bleeding in the digestive tract and has potential benefits for these ulcers.
- In a study involving multiple centers, 9 out of 10 patients treated with PuraStat alongside regular therapies showed improvement, suggesting it can help heal these ulcers effectively.
Background And Aims: EMR and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, developed for the removal of benign and early malignant lesions throughout the GI tract. Submucosal injection of a marking agent can help to identify lesions during surgery. Endoscopic resection frequently involves "lifting" of the lesions by injection of a substance within the submucosal space to create a cushion for safe resection.
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