Publications by authors named "R Rerknimitr"
Article Synopsis
- Guidelines suggest that patients with high-risk gastric intestinal metaplasia should have endoscopic surveillance for gastric cancer every three years.
- This study explored the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in completely eliminating high-risk gastric intestinal metaplasia.
- Results showed that RFA led to a significantly higher complete resolution rate of GIM lesions compared to a group receiving only observation, particularly in those with incomplete GIM.
Background: Prone positioning during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can lead to post-procedure neck pain due to increased cervical spine stress and prolonged muscle stretching. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and satisfaction of an ergonomic wedge pillow for patients undergoing prone ERCP.
Methods: Patients indicated for ERCP were randomized 1:1 to a study group (with the pillow) or a control group.
Introduction: Controversy remains regarding transparent cap-assisted technique improves adenoma detection rate (ADR) in colonoscopy. We aimed to investigate the effect of transparent cap-assisted colonoscopy on ADR and other colonoscopy performance.
Methods: We performed sub-analysis of an international, multicenter, open-label database containing colonoscopy data from 11 centers in 4 Asian countries/regions on patients who underwent colonoscopy.
Background And Aim: To reduce bacterial contamination after reprocessing, various new designs of duodenoscopes have been developed to better expose the elevator complex for cleaning. We compared the rates of bacterial contamination and organic residue in disposable distal cap duodenoscopes and detachable elevator duodenoscopes after manual cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD), as well as their cost-effectiveness.
Methods: A total of 162 duodenoscopes were randomly assigned to either Group A (disposable distal caps; n = 81) or Group B (detachable elevator; n = 81).
Article Synopsis
- The 2013 Asia-Pacific consensus on managing hilar cholangiocarcinoma was updated due to new evidence regarding endoscopic treatment for malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO).
- A review of literature using a PICO framework led to the creation of consensus statements and key concepts, with expert approval through the modified Delphi method.
- The final recommendations address diagnosis, biliary drainage strategies, recurrent obstruction management, cholecystitis post-stenting, and pre-stenting treatments, but emphasize that they should complement, not replace, multidisciplinary decisions for individual patients.