Publications by authors named "Mary Lee Krinsky"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of frailty, as indicated by the hospital frailty risk score (HFRS), on the 30-day readmission rates for patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
- An analysis of over 68,000 patient records showed that 31.3% were classified as frail, with frailty being linked to a 23% increased likelihood of readmission and higher mortality rates.
- Key factors associated with higher readmission risks included cirrhosis, liver transplantation, cancer, and being male, with sepsis identified as the most common reason for both frail and non-frail readmissions.
The role of endoscopy in the evaluation and treatment of patients with biliary neoplasia.
Gastrointest Endosc
February 2013
Background And Study Aim: Currently colonoscopy quality indicators emphasize our ability to improve polyp detection (e.g., preparation quality, withdrawal times of ≥6 min).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of endoscopy in gastroduodenal obstruction and gastroparesis.
Gastrointest Endosc
July 2011
EUS in the initial assessment of upper abdominal pain: time for a paradigm shift?
Gastrointest Endosc
November 2010
This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) prepared this text. In preparing this guideline, we performed a search of the medical literature by using PubMed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of endoscopy in the management of patients with peptic ulcer disease.
Gastrointest Endosc
April 2010
The role of endoscopy in the evaluation of suspected choledocholithiasis.
Gastrointest Endosc
January 2010
Image of the month. Repair of an iatrogenic colonic perforation with endoclips.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol
July 2009
Background & Aims: The nodal staging of esophageal cancer accounts for the absence or presence of metastatic lymph nodes (N0 or N1, respectively). Surgical data suggest that patients have worse survival when esophagectomy specimens contain higher numbers of regional malignant lymph nodes. It has been proposed that the staging system for esophageal cancer be modified to include the number of malignant lymph nodes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUltrasound system to measure esophageal varix pressure: an in vitro validation study.
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol
May 2005
We report our experience with an ultrasound system to measure esophageal varix pressure in an in vitro model. The ultrasound system consists of a 12.5 MHz frequency intraluminal ultrasound probe, a water infusion catheter, and a manometry catheter, all contained within a nondistensible latex bag.
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