Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD): how do Western endoscopists value animal models?

Introduction: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)was introduced in the West later than in the East. Our aim was to assess how Western endoscopists performing ESD have been trained and how they value animal models for training.

Material And Methods: An online survey regarding training in ESD was sent to Western endoscopists who published articles on advanced resection techniques.

How Is Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Gastrointestinal Lesions Being Implemented? Results from an International Survey.

Background And Study Aim: Superficial gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms can be treated with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and/or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). These techniques are widely used in Eastern countries; however, its use in the West is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current implementation of ESD in Western countries.

Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiac function and structure-a meta-analysis.

Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is increasingly recognized as the hepatic counterpart of metabolic syndrome. It is hypothesized that structural and functional cardiac changes may be associated with this metabolic disease. We aimed to gather the existing information on the association of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with cardiac alterations, and to evaluate a possible correlation between them.