Publications by authors named "S O Bratlie"

Background: Pancreatic cancer has dismal prognosis with a 5-year survival of 12 %. Cystic lesions have been identified as premalignant lesions. The challenge is to identify lesions with high risk of malignant progression, to offer patients prophylactic curative pancreatic surgery.

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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are both well-established and effective treatments for dysplasia and early cancer in Barrett's esophagus (BE). This study aims to compare the short- and long-term outcomes associated with these procedures in treating Barrett's neoplasia. This single-center retrospective cohort study included 95 patients, either EMR ( = 67) or ESD ( = 28), treated for Barrett's neoplasia at Sahlgrenska University Hospital between 2004 and 2019.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to determine the need for routine surveillance after pancreatic cancer surgery and to analyze surveillance practices in Nordic countries.
  • A review of global clinical guidelines and a survey of 20 pancreatic units in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland revealed inconsistent recommendations and practices regarding postoperative follow-up.
  • Despite most units conducting routine surveillance, evidence supporting long-term monitoring (up to 5 years) is limited and varies significantly between institutions.
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Background: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transmural drainage using double pigtail plastic stents (DPPS) has been routine for the treatment of peripancreatic fluid collections (PFC). Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) have since their introduction been the preferred choice; however, their superiority has not been proven. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of DPPS and LAMS.

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