Clinical Endoscopic Practice/Endoscopy:ComplicationsA Prospective, Randomized Trial of Sucralfate
Versus Proton Pump Inhibitor On Prevention of Hemorrhage from the ArtificialUlcer After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection W1421
Cervical Esophageal Perforations At the Time of Endoscopic Ultrasound: a Prospective Evaluation of Frequency,Outcomes, and Patient Management 329
Clinical Efficacy of Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection in Patients with Comorbid Diseases W1429
Colonoscopy with Polypectomy inAnticoagulated Patients W1425
Comparison of Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection Using Sodium Hyaluronate andNeedle-Knife Versus Endoscopic MucosalResection for Colonic Laterally SpreadingTumors W1426
Comparison of Two Methods of Stent Placementin Esophageal Malignant Strictures: withFluoroscopy and Without Fluoroscopy Take inConsideration the Safe and Efficacy W1432
Complications of Colonoscopy in a Large PublicCounty Hospital in Greece. a 10 YearProspective Study W1441
Complications of Endoscopic Treatment ofZenker Diverticula W1439
Effects of Omeprazole and Famotidine OnGastric Acidic Environment in Patients withGastric Neoplasia for 4 Days After EndoscopicSubmucosal Desection W1433
Endoscopic Interventions in PancreaticPseudocysts, Abscesses and Infected Necroses -Experiences and Treatment Results of a LargeSingle Centre Case Series (N=87) W1440
Endoscopic Management of InternalHemorrhoids, Band Ligation Or InjectionSclerotherapy? W1437
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided, TransmuralDrainage and Necrosectomy in ComplicatedAcute and Chronic Pancreatitis W1427
Ercp and Eus Complication Rates Are NotIncreased in Elderly Patients W1423
Frequency of Bacteremia After EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection for UpperGastrointestinal Neoplasm W1434
Gastroenterologist-Directed, Balanced PropofolSedation for Egd and Colonoscopy: An Analysisof Safety in 15,286 Patients 327
Low Incidence of Hyperamylasemia AfterProximal Double Balloon Enteroscopy:Adjustment of Insertion Technique W1442
Multiple Endoscopic Biopsies in ResearchSubjects: Safety Results from An Nih Series W1428
Nasal Vs Oro-Nasal Oxygenation andCapnography During Endoscopy W1431
Nonsurgical Treatment of Gastric PerforationComplicated By Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection W1435
Prolonged Intestinal Transit: An Important Factor in Non-Obstructive Capsule Retention W1430
Prophylactic Somatostatin for Prevention of Post-Ercp Pancreatitis: a Meta-Analysis 1068
Duration of the Interval Between Completion ofthe Bowel Preparation and Start of theColonoscopy As a Better Predictor of BowelPreparation Quality Than Colonoscopy StartTime Alone 237
Early Versus Delayed Feeding After Placement ofa Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: aMeta-Analysis 328
Efficacy of Lukewarm Saline Water and Exercise(Shankh Prakshalana) As ColonoscopyPreparation - a Pilot Study W1461
Endoscope-Guide Infusion of SodiumPhosphate: Efficacy and Safety Comparisonswith Polyethylene Glycol W1468
Improving the Quality of Colonoscopy in Termof Visibility By Adding Simethicone to SodiumPhosphate for Bowel Preparation 238
Influence of Different Procedures of BowelPreparation On Outcomes of ScreeningColonoscopy W1471
Management of Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: aNationwide Canadian Survey W1464
Non-Anesthesiologist Administered PropofolSedation for Endoscopic Procedures: aWorldwide Safety Review 883
Predicting the Presence of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhotic Patients Using Meld, Apri, Child-Pugh Score, Platelets and LiverFunction Tests W1449
Prokinetic Agent- Metoclopromide Increases theYield of Upper Endoscopy and Decreases theNeed for Second Look Endoscopy in Patientswith Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed aRandomized Prospective Study 266
Renal Safety of the Bowel Preparations inSubjects with Spinal Cord Injury: a ProspectiveRandomized Study W1450
Risk of Sleep Apnea During Sedation forEndoscopy: Are Current Diagnostic GuidelinesUseful? W1456
Safety of Capsule Endoscopy in the Setting ofImplanted Cardiac Defibrillators, Two YearsExperience W1465
Selection of Premedication for GastrointestinalEndoscopy from the Risk Management Point ofView W1470
Should We Be Using Bowel Preparation andProkinetic Agents for Small Bowel CapsuleEndoscopy? a Prospective RandomizedControlled Trial W1451
The Clinical Usefulness of IntravenousCimetropium Bromide As a Premedication for Colonoscopy : a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial W1447
The Clinical Usefulness of IntravenousCimetropium Bromide As a Premedication for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Under Conscious Sedation : a RandomizedDouble-Blind Controlled Trial W1453
The Effect of Oral Cola Ingestion for theEndoscopic Inspection of Remnant Stomach -Randomized Case Control Study - W1445
The Effect of Pre-Treatment with a Proton PumpInhibitor On the Incidence and Severity of GiAdverse Events Associated with a 4lPolyethylene Glycol + Electrolytes (Peg)Purgative for Colonoscopy W1474
The Efficacy, Acceptability and Safety of the New2l Polyethylene Glycol + Electrolytes +Ascorbic Acid (Peg + E + Asc) Vs the 4l
Risk Factors of Delayed Bleeding AfterEndoscopic Submucosal Dissection for GastricTumors W1436
Safety of Conscious Sedation During RoutineEndoscopy for Patients At Risk for ObstructiveSleep Apnea W1422
Treatment of Persistent Gastrocutaneous Fistulawith Combined Electro-Chemical Cautery andEndoscopic Clips W1438
Tse “Mask” Improves Oxygenation andDecreases Requirements for Airway Assistancein Deeply Sedated Patients During LengthyUpper Endoscopic Procedures 331
Usefulness of Endoscopic SubmucocalDissection Versus Gastrectomy in ElderlyPatients with Early Gastric Cancer W1424
Water Infusion in Lieu of Air InsufflationEnhanced Performance of Up-Front ScheduledUnsedated Colonoscopy in United States (Us)Veterans W1420
Clinical Endoscopic Practice/Endoscopy:DisinfectionChlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine As
Cutaneous Antisepsis for Prevention of PegSite Infection. a Prospective Randomized PilotStudy W1443
Clinical Endoscopic Practice/Endoscopy: Pre and post procedurepreparationA ‘Time and Motion’ Study of Endoscopic
Practice: Strategies to Enhance Efficiency W1466
A Study of Grading System to Evaluate SmallBowel Cleansing for Wireless CapsuleEndoscopy W1452
Adjunctive Benefit of Tegasarod with Fleet’SPhosphosoda Colonoscopy Preparation: aPlacebo-Controlled Randomized Study W1459
An Alternative to Standard Brushing Procedure W1444
Appropriateness and Diagnostic Yield ofColonoscopy in Young Women W1448
Bowel Cleansing Prior to Screening Colonoscopy in Persons with Spinal CordInjury: Lack of Efficacy Using StandardRegimens W1472
Capnography Prevents Hypoxemia During Ercp and Eus: a Randomized Controlled Trial 326
Cold Biopsy Polypectomy: Jumbo VersusStandard Size Biopsy Forceps W1454
Colonoscopy in the Elderly: Worse Preparation,Better Tolerability 241
Colonoscopy with Polypectomy in PatientsTaking Clopidogrel W1457
Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time - Impact ofPolypectomy and Trainee Involvement W1467
Comparison of Cecal Intubation Rates and Quality of Bowel Preparation Between Morning and AfternoonColonoscopies W1458
Does Parental Presence Reduce Anxiety Related to Pediatric Endoscopic Procedures? W1469
Does the Addition of Bisacodyl to Peg-3350Improve Bowel Cleanliness for Colonoscopy? W1455
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 + Electrolytes (Peg+ E) in Patients Undergoing ElectiveColonoscopies in a Uk Teaching Hospital W1462
The Safety of Propofol Infusion Compare toMidazolam/Meperidine for PatientsUndergoing Double Balloon Enteroscopy; aProspective Study W1463
Time of Day As a Risk Factor for IncompleteColonoscopy: An Australian Tertiary ReferralHospital Experience W1446
Treatment of Acute Ulcer Bleeding in the UpperGastrointestinal Tract with Fibrin Adhesion 242
Understanding and Satisfaction with Care AreSimilar in Open-Access and Prior ConsultationPatients Undergoing Colonoscopy W1460
Which Is the Best Bowel Cleanser forColonoscopy in Mexican Patients? Prospectiveand Comparative Study to Assess the Efficacy,Safety and Patient Tolerance of SodiumPhosphate Versus Polyethylene Glycol W1473
Clinical Endoscopic Practice/Endoscopy:TrainingA New Module of the X-Vision Ercp-Training
System for Peroral Cholangioscopy W1498A New Technique for Gastric Endoscopic
Submucosal Dissection: Peroral Traction-Assisted Esd W1476
Accrediting Competence in Colonoscopy:Validity and Reliability of the Uk Joint AdvisoryGroup/Nhs Bowel Cancer ScreeningProgramme Accreditation Assessment 239
American College of Radiology (Acr)Recommendations for Ct Colonography (Ctc)Interpretation: Implications for Resection ofHigh Risk Adenoma Findings 878
Approach to Develop a Competent TrainingProgram for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy W1497
Assessing the Impact of Simulation Training OnEndoscopic Hemostasis Skills W1484
Clinical Significance of Isolated Peri-AppendicealLesions in Patients with Left Sided UlcerativeColitis W1485
Construct Validity of the Simbionix Gi Mentor IiEndoscopy Simulator for Gi Fellow Trainees inColonoscopy W1510
Cost Savings of Removing Diminutive PolypsWithout Histologic Assessment 877
Documentation of Withdrawal Time ImprovesAdenoma Detection During Colonoscopy W1490
Endoscopic Resection of 107 Large SessilePolyps: Outcome and Predictors of Cure W1480
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (Esd) ofLarge Mucosal and Submucosal Lesions in theGi Tract - Rising Experience and LearningCurve in a European Center W1482
Evaluation of Competency and Learning Curve inColonoscopy Training W1501
Evaluation of Formal Feedback On EndoscopicCompetence Among Trainees: the Effect Trial W1475
Evaluation of Patient Pain During Colonoscopyfor Types of Looping Between Hood AttachedGroup and Non-Hood Attached Group: AnAnalysis Using Magnetic Endoscope Imaging(Mei) 240
Face and Construct Validity of a Computer-Based Virtual Reality Simulator for Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography W1496
Factors That Influence Colonoscopic Techniqueand Adenoma Detection Rates At An AcademicGastroenterology Unit W1478
First Experiences with the Olympus SingleBalloon Enteroscopy System W1494
Gages: a Global Assessment Tool for Evaluationof Technical Performance DuringGastrointestinal Endoscopy W1502
Hemodynamic Efficacy of Sequential EndoscopicClip Application Using the New Olympus Hx-110/610 Reloadable Clipping Device in theTreatment of Spurting Bleedings W1477
Inter-Observer Variations On Interpretation ofCapsule Endoscopy and Its Impact On TrainingRequirements for Competence W1505
Lack of Trained Endosonographers Is the MainObstacle for Implementing EndoscopicUltrasound (Eus) in Clinical Practice in Sweden W1504
Large Sessile Adenomas Are Associated with aHigh Prevalence of Synchronous Neoplasia W1488
Live Demonstrations of the Recent EndoscopicProcedures Using Advanced Network W1483
Mid-Point Results of a Randomized BlindedControlled Study of Hands-On TherapeuticEndoscopy Training W1481
Moderate Sedation Training Using High-FidelitySimulation W1506
Nurse Endoscopists May Take Over W1508Patient Preferences for the Gender of
Their Endoscopist: Implications for theIncreasing Female Workforce in Gastroenterology W1487
Proficiency of Gi Trainees in Achieving QualityBenchmarks in the Performance ofColonoscopy W1479
Prospective Results of Endoscopic UltrasoundDrainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts in a CentreStarting with This Procedure W1509
Quality of Colonoscopy Performance AmongGastroenterology and Surgical Trainees: IsThere a Need to Standardise EndoscopicTraining? W1499
Strategies for Training in Diagnostic Upper Gi-Endoscopy W1493
Tap Water Lavage At Sigmoid Colon: a Simpleand Effective Method to Decrease CecalInubation Time W1492
The Amount of Air Left Behind in the Colon IsPositively Related to the Amount of AirInsufflated During Simulated Colonoscopy.Can Rectal Tube Insertion Used in Some CasesBe Avoided Post Colonoscopy? W1500
The Ercp Quality Network. a Pilot Project for Comparing Ercp Practices and Performance 556
The Incidence of Choledocholithiasis in aCommunity Setting W1489
The Red Out Time Has No Relation to the TotalTime Consumed to Complete SimulatedColonoscopy. Can Red Out Aspect of theColonoscopy Simulator Be Validated? W1503
The Uk National Endoscopy Training ProgrammeHas Improved Colonoscopy Training Over aFive-Year Period: Closing the Audit LoopW1495
There Is No Association Between Pain and theAmount of Air Insufflated Or Left BehindDuring Simulated Colonoscopy. Pain inSimulation, What Does It Mean? W1507
Training Session Using a Magnetic Imaging Probein An Ex-Vivo Colon Model Leads to ImprovedTrainee Colonoscopy Performance W1491
Validation of a Novel Ercp Training System withSimulated Fluoroscopy W1486
Colon and Rectum/Endoscopy:Colorectal neoplasiaA Comparison of Overall Adenoma Detection
and Recovery Rate of Optical Colonoscopy andCt Colonography 439
A Female Predominance in the Time-DependentProximal Sfift in Colorectal Cancer in the Usa W1528
A Prospective Study of the Prevalence ofColorectal Adenomas in Hispanic ImmigrantsReferred for Screening Colonoscopy W1554
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Usefulnessof Cap-Fitted Colonoscopy On the PolypDetection W1512
A Training Session On Polyp Pit PatternMorphology Does Not Improve the Accuracyof Predicting Polyp Histology W1537
Accuracy of Capillary Pattern Classification UsingNbi Magnification for Diagnosis of ColorectalLesions W1542
Adenoma Detection Rates On ScreeningColonoscopy in Average Risk Patients At aLarge, Rural Tertiary Care Center W1560
Adenomatous Detection Rates of Internist-Performed Sigmoidoscopy in a Veterans AffairsMedical Center W1546
Adverse Effects of Colorectal Cancer Screeningwith Fecal Occult Blood Test: a Population-Based Organized Program W1523
Analysis of Colonoscopy Withdrawl Time andDetection of Adenomatous Colon Polyp in aHigh Volume Private Practice Endocenter W1520
Bridge to Surgery Stenting in Patients withMalignant Colonic Obstruction Using theWallflex Colonic Stent: Report of a ProspectiveMulticenter Registry W1526
Clinical Course of Submucosal ColorectalCancers Treated By Endoscopic MucosalResection W1549
Clinical Experience with a Nitinol Self-Expanding Colonic Stent - Data from the Wallflex-Er Colonic InternationalRegistry W1518
Clinical Significance of Image-EnhancedEndoscopy, Autofluorescence Imaging (Afi)Observations in Differentiation BetweenColonic Neoplastic Lesions and Non-Neoplastic Lesions W1536
Colonoscopic Features of Sessile Serrated Polyps W1531
Colonoscopy in Obese Patients: a GrowingProblem 442
Colonoscopy Use in Medicare BeneficiariesReflects 4-Year Mortality Risk W1530
Colorectal Cancer - How Many Biopsies? W1540Comparative Study of Conventional
Colonoscopy and Pan-Colonic Narrow-BandImaging System in the Detection of NeoplasticColonic Polyps: a Randomized, Controlled Trial W1511
Comparison of the Performance Characteristicsof Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection with Laparoscopic Assisted Colectomy for En-Bloc Resection of Colorectal Neoplasm W1513
Correlation of Serum Iron Levels and ColonicAdenomas W1564
Delay in Colonoscopy Diagnosis of Colon Cancer W1544
Depressed Type Early Colorectal Carcinomas W1532
Dysplasia Detection of Colonic Polyps andPolypectomy Sites Using An Optical Biopsy™System W1535
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Earlier Mean Age of Occurrence of DepressedColorectal Neoplasia in Comparison to Patients with Their Polypoid Counterpart-Undiscovering the Non-Polypoid Route of Colorectal Cancer W1553
Effect of Institution-Wide Policy of ColonoscopyWithdrawal Time ≥ 7minutes On PolypDetection W1515
Efficacy of a Novel Bowel Preparation (Peg-3350+ Gatorade + Bisacodyl) Compared withConventional Peg-Els (Golytely) for BowelCleansing Prior to Colonoscopy W1543
Endoscopic Decision of Complete Resection IsMore Practical Than Pathologic Decision in the Endoscopic Resection for Rectal Carcinoids W1529
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection forColorectal Epithelial Neoplasms withSubmucosal Fibrosis W1524
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using HookKnife for Large Colorectal Tumors W1522
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using theNewly Developed Ball-Tip Bipolar CurrentNeedle Knife Is Safe and Effective Techniquefor Large Colorectal Tumors W1541
Endoscopists Trained in the Diagnosis ofNonpolypoid (Flat and Depressed) ColorectalNeoplasms Detect More Adenomatous Lesions W1565
Evaluation of Computed TomographicColonography for Colorectal LaterallySpreading Tumors W1548
Examination of Current Colorectal CancerScreening Practices: Are We Adherent toAmerican Gastroenterological Association(Aga) Guidelines? W1514
Family History of Single First-Degree Relativewith Colorectal Cancer Does Not PredictIncreased Risk of Advanced Adenomas OnScreening Colonoscopy in a Southwestern U.S.Population 272
Fellow Participation Increases AdenomaDetection Rate During Colonoscopy 440
Flat Adenomas: the Predominant Lesion inHnpcc Carriers? W1562
High-Definition Endoscopy Improves AdenomaDetection W1521
Immunological Fecal Occult Blood Test VersusSerum Ferritin for the Detection of ColorectalNeoplasia in An Asymptomatic Population AtHigh Risk for Cancer W1566
Incidental Colorectal Findings of Pet/Ct Scan inPatients with Malignancies Other ThanColorectal Cancer W1551
Localisation of Colorectal Tumour AtColonoscopy ; Do We Know Where We Are? W1516
Magnifying Endoscopic Findings andClinicopathological Features of the ColorectalSerrated Adenoma W1558
Novel Optical Imaging Techniques for Diagnosisof Colorectal Adenoma - a Prospective CaseStudy On Detection of Colorectal AdenomasUsing Afi Compared with Nbi W1533
Polyp Detection Rates Do Increase with the Useof High Definition, Wide-Angle Colonoscopes W1538
Predictive Value of Alarm Symptoms inColorectal Cancer Diagnosis W1556
Prospective Blinded Study of Polyp Size On CtColonography and Various EndoscopicMeasures W1519
Proximal Hyperplastic Polyps: Prevalence andAssociation with Advanced Neoplasia and
Tubular Adenomas in the Va Cooperative StudyProgram #380 W1517
Proximalisation of Colorectal Carcinoma: a Ten-Year Study in Italy W1559
Removal and Retrieval of Small Colon Polyps ByCold Snare Polypectomy W1555
Risk Factors for Delayed Bleeding AfterEndoscopic Resection for Large ColorectalTumors W1534
Risk Factors for Missed Advanced Adenomas W1552
Screening for Colorectal Neoplasia in ThoseUndergoing Evaluation for Solid OrganTransplantation: Does It Alter the ClinicalManagement? W1527
Self-Expandable Metal Stents in the Managementof Benign and Malignant ColorectalObstruction W1568
Should We Apply Targeted Indigo Carmine (Ic) On Colonic Polyps? a Prospective,Multicenter Study W1525
Stool Dna Testing for Colorectal CancerScreening in Korean Patients W1561
Surveillance Colonoscopy Before Scheduled: IsIt Worthwhile? W1567
The Diagnosis of Colorectal Lesions withMagnifying Narrow Band Imaging (Nbi) System W1545
The Effectiveness of Stent Placement forPalliative Treatment in Malignant ColorectalObstruction and the Predictive FactorsAssociated with Stent Reobstruction W1550
The Frequency and Risk Factors of ColorectalAdenoma in Health Check Up Subjects ofSouth Korea: Relation to Obesity andMetabolic Syndrome W1563
Treatment Strategy for Laterally SpreadingTumors: Historical Overview Since theIntroduction of Colorectal EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection 273
Type V Pit Pattern and Submucosal Invasion ofEarly Stage of Colorectal Neoplasm W1557
Variability in Adenoma Detection Rate Among Endoscopists in ScreeningSigmoidoscopy W1547
Water Immersion Vs Conventional ColonoscopyInsertion: a Randomized Controlled TrialShowing Promise for Minimal-SedationColonoscopy 879
Wide-Angle Colonoscopy Significantly ImprovesPolyp Detection Rate W1539
Colon and Rectum/Endoscopy:Inflammatory bowel diseaseClinical Course of Intestinal BehçEt`S Disease
According to Colonoscopic Findings W1573Confocal Microendoscope Images Provide
Information Equivalent to Histological Findingsin Inflammatory Bowel Disease W1570
Cytomegalovirus Infection in Patient withRefractory Ulcerative Colitis : Prevalence,Outcome and Therapeutic Effect of AntiviralTreatment W1575
Deriving Preference Based Utilities for Ibd Patients: Converting Ibdq Into Eq-5d Utilities W1577
Fluorescence Endoscopy for Further Workup ofNeoplastic Lesions in Ulcerative Colitis UsingLocal 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid-InducedPhotosensitization W1569
Increased Thrombin Generation in InflammatoryBowel Diseases W1579
Interobserver and Intra-Observer Consistencyin the Endoscopic Agreement of Ulcerative
Colitis Activities Using Various Classifications W1574
Is Scheduled Maintenance Treatment withInfliximab Cost Effective in Patients withCrohn’S Disease? W1576
Resistant Proctitis and Ulcerative Appendicitis - aLink? W1572
The Utility of Double Balloon Endoscopy andEndoscopic Balloon Dilatation Therapy forCrohn’s Disease W1578
Usefulness of Ultrasound Elastography inUlcerative Colitis W1571
Colon and Rectum/Endoscopy: Lower GIbleedingA Clinical-Endoscopic Risk Score to Predict
Outcome in Acute Lower Intestinal Bleeding(Lib) W1580
Argon Plasma Coagulation for the Treatment ofRadiation Induced Proctitis W1588
Colonic Mucosal Disorder Associated with Low-Dose Aspirin: a Case-Control Study W1583
Development and Validation of a Simple RiskClassification Rule for Patients with AcuteLower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 271
Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Endoscopy-GuidedFormalin Irrigation in the Treatment ofHemorrhagic Radiation Proctopathy:Philippine Experience W1581
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management ofColonic Postpolypectomy Hemorrhage W1584
Evaluation of the Efficiency of UrgentColonoscopy to Treat Bleeding from aColorectal Diverticulum W1586
External Validation of the Strate’S PredictiveModel of Severity in Lower Intestinal Bleeding W1582
Is Argon Plasma Coagulation the OptimalTreatment for Rectal Bleeding AfterRadiotherapy? W1585
The Role of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in AcuteLower Gi Bleeding W1587
Colon and Rectum/Endoscopy:Miscellaneous colitisThe Effect of Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
On Later Rectal Injury 269
Colon and Rectum/Endoscopy: Otherendoscopy of the lower GI tractA Randomized Controlled Study Comparing
Cap-Assisted Colonoscopy Versus Conventional Colonoscopy: the Final Result 438
Appropriateness of Colonoscopy for Patientswith Isolated Abdominal Pain W1591
Clinical Presentation and Non-SurgicalManagement of Colonic PerforationsComplicating Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection W1592
Clinical Significance of Incidental 18f-Fdg Uptakein the Colon On Pet/Ct: Colonoscopic Findingsin a Case Control Study 270
Colonic Mass in Patients with Aids: An ExpandedDifferential Diagnosis W1604
Colonoscope Position Detecting System’SImpact On Patient-Based Comfort andEfficiency of Colonoscopy in Difficult-to-InsertCases W1589
Comparison of the Efficacy, Tolerability andSafety of Peg Solution (Fortrans®) withSimethicone Vs Conventional Method of
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Preparation Before Colonoscopy: a MulticentreStudy W1601
Diagnosing Functional Disorders of the LowerGastrointestinal Tract Clinically:Are We MovingNearer Or Farther? W1600
Does the Colonic Capsule Pillcam Colon®Efficiently Screen Patients Who Would Deservea Complete Colonoscopy for Colo-RectalCancer Screening? W1590
Effectiveness and Safety of Self Expanding MetalStents for Colonic Obstruction Due to Extra-Colonic Malignancies W1595
Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic BalloonDilation of Benign Anastomotic Strictures AfterOncologic Anterior Rectal Resection — ReportOn 24 Cases W1605
Large Colorectal Polyps: Endoscopic Resectionand Rate of Malignancy. Does Size Matter? W1603
Pharmacokinetic Modelling of a HealthyVolunteer Study for the Assessments of theAscorbic Acid Effects in Peg+E Containing GutCleansing Solutions W1602
Propofol Versus Conscious Sedation Use and theYield of Lesions Found During Initial ScreeningColonoscopy W1594
Prospective Study and Description of theSuction Pseudo-Polyp Technique for theRemoval of Small Flat Polyps of the Colon andRectum 274
Public Perception of the Pillcam Colon VersusColonoscopy W1597
Sigmoideoscopy in Diagnosis of GastrointestinalGraft Versus Host Disease in Patients AfterAllogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation -Three Years Experiences W1599
Successful Treatment of Anastomotic LeakageAfter Lower Anterior Rectum Resection (Lar)By Endoluminale Polyurethane (Pu)-SpongeVacuum Therapy W1598
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery PerformedBy a Medical Gastroenterologist W1596
Use of Electromagnetic (Em) Colonoscope toAssess Maneuvers Associated with CecalIntubation W1593
Endoscopic Technology/Endoscopy:Natural Orifice - NOTESA Notes Drainage of Two Infected Pseudocysts:
Endoscopic Stapled Cystgastrostomy S1367A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of
Notes Versus Laparoscopic DistalPancreatectomy, Preliminary Results 881
A Randomized Comparison of Hemostasis UsingNew Flexible Endoscopic Bipolar Forceps(Bela) Versus Laparoscopic Bipolar Forceps ina Porcine Model 874
A Randomized Comparison of Laparoscopic,Flexible Endoscopic, and Wired and WirelessMagnetic Notes Cameras On Ex-Vivo and in-Vivo Surgical Performance S1353
Closure of a Gastric Notes-Incision: Comparisonof the Closure Bursting Pressure Using Tas T-Tag System, Clips and Open Surgical Closure S1352
Comparison of Transgastric Access Techniquesfor Natural Orifice Translumenal EndoscopicSurgery (Notes) S1341
Controlled Comparison of Increased ForceTransmission Delivered Via Five NovelEndoscope Stiffening Technologies S1355
Detection of Gastric Leaks in An Ex Vivo PorcineModel Using Sulfur Hexafluoride (Sf6): aFeasibility Study S1376
Differences in Peritoneal BacterialContamination of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (Notes) Vs. Laparoscopy in a Colon Perforation and Repair Model S1342
Efficacy of Novel Endoscopic GastrototomyClosure Device in Porcine Models S1378
Endoscopic Colon to Colon Anastomosis. aComparative Study of Different Methods, Their Feasibility and Safety S1345
Endoscopic Double-Layer Closure with MucosalFlap By Combination Use of Tissue Anchorsand Metallic Clips -Application of EsdTechnique for Notes- S1371
Endoscopic Ultrasound for Localizing SafeAlternate Access Sites for Notes: InitialExperience in a Porcine Model S1347
Evaluation of Bifurcated Double T-Bar SuturingDevice for Effective Closure of GastricPerforation in Ex Vivo Porcine Models -AimedAt Clinical Application of Notes- S1356
Feasibility of Transgastric and Transcolonic NotesPeritoneoscopy Combined with IntraperitonealEndoscopic Ultrasonography S1349
In Vitro Comparison of Seven Gastric ClosureModalities for Natural Orifice TransluminalEndoscopic Surgery (Notes) S1340
Investigation for Acceptance of Natural OrificeTranslumenal Endoscopic Surgery ByInpatients with Digestive Diseases S1374
Linear Stapler Formation of Ileo-Rectal, Entero-Enteral and Gastrojejunal Anastomoses DuringDual and Single Access “Pure” NotesProcedures: Methods, Magnets and StaplerModifications S1370
Live Video Manipulator for Endoscopy and Notes(with Videos) S1361
Mediastinoscopy and Thoracoscopy: a NextNotes Frontier? S1363
Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery(Notes) Vs. Laparoscopy for Colon Perforationand Repair: Feasibility and Risk of Adhesions S1366
New Method of Gastric Incision Closure inNotes: Short Term Survival Study S1379
Notes - Flexible Appendectomy in Human S1365Notes Abdominal Exploration: a Prospective
Comparative Study of Laparoscopy,Transgastric Notes and Transcolonic Notes in aPorcine Model S1337
Notes Is Successful for Vertebral SpinalInterventions with Significant Advantages for Anterior Spinal Procedures S1351
Notes Thoracic Surgery in a Human CadavericModel: Transesophageal Exploration of theMediastinal, Pericardial and Pleural SpacesFollowed By Pleural Biopsy, Lymph NodeSampling, Thoracic Duct Ligation, Vagotomy,Thymectomy and Pericardial Window S1338
Novel Endoscopic Techniques Are Effective forControl of Hemorrhage During Notes S1348
Omental Gastrotomy Closure - Model for aNotes Graham Patch S1373
Percutaneous Gastric Lifting with Threaded T-Tagto Prevent Gastric Deflation for EndoscopicFull-Thickness Resection (Eftr) S1350
Performance of Experimental Occlusion Balloonin Transcolonic Endoscopic Peritoneoscopy(Notes) S1354
Randomized Comparative Trial of EndoscopicVersus Thoracoscopic Full ThicknessEsophageal Wall Repair After EndoscopicMediastinoscopy in Healthy VersusCompromised Animals in a Long-Term SurvivalStudy 872
Randomized Multicenter Controlled Study ofEndoscopic and Surgical Closure of a GastricNotes Access Perforation in a Porcine Model 876
Randomized Study Reveals Significant Difference in Tnf-a Between Notes andLaparoscopy S1372
Randomized Testing Optimizing Parameters forFlexible Endoscopic Suturing in the StomachUsing T-Tag Suture Fasteners S1375
Retraction Force Measurement DuringTransgastric and Transvaginal Notes S1369
Separating Vision and Instrument MotionImproves Performance of Endoscopic Surgery S1346
Successful Diagnostic and TherapeuticIntrauterine Fetal Interventions By Notes 871
Technical Aspects and Improvement in HumanTransvaginal Cholecystectomy S1358
The “Elite”: Construct Validation of a NewTraining System for Notes S1360
The Hydrogen-Based Quantitative Leak Test IsRapid, Minimally Invasive and Highly Accuratefor Closure Assessment After Notes Procedures S1357
The Role of Eus Guidance for Notes Procedures:Comparative Study of Notes Alone Versus EusGuided Notes for Selected Indications S1344
Transesophageal Access to the Mediastinum:Long Term Animal Survival Study Using NotesTechnique S1343
Transgastric Access to Peritoneal Cavity Using Novel One-Step Needle Sphincterotome S1377
Transgastric Natural Orifice TranslumenalEndoscopic Surgery (Notes) Peritoneoscopy: aPilot Study in Efficacy and Gastrotomy SiteSelection S1336
Transgastric Peritoneoscopy Versus Laparoscopyfor the Detection and Biopsy of PeritonealMetastases 875
Transgastric Ventral Hernia Repair: aRandomized Controlled Study in a Live PorcineModel S1339
Translumenal Intraperitoneal Confocal LaserEndomicroscopy: a Pilot Study in a PorcineModel S1362
Transvaginal Notes Placement of An ImplantableVagal Nerve Blocking Device for MorbidObesity S1335
Transvaginal Single Access “Pure” Notes SleeveGastrectomy Using a Deployable MagneticallyAnchored Video Camera S1359
Use of a Purpose-Built Notes Trocar forMaintaining Inflation Pressures During NotesLabs in a Porcine Model S1368
Usefulness of a Magnetizing Device for FixingMultiple Surgical Tools and Organs System inHybrid Natural Orifice TransluminalEndoscopic Surgery S1364
Wireless Endosurgery for Notes 873
Endoscopic Technology/Endoscopy: Newdiagnostic technologyDiagnostic Advantage of Optical Vs Electronic
Magnification for the Diagnosis of ColonicPolyps S1396
Effect of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (Emr) of Part of the Fundal Mucosa On PlasmaGhrelin Levels in Obese Ossabaw Pigs: Sham Controlled Pilot Study S1385
Virtual Chromoendoscopy (Fice) and Magnifying Colonoscopy: a Validation Study S1409
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A New Classification of Narrow Band ImagingMagnification Endoscopy (Nbi-Me) for EarlyGastric Neoplasms (Egn) Before EndoscopicSubmucosal Resection (Esd) S1407
A Novel One-Step Chromoendoscopic MethodUsing An Aceticacid-Indigocarmine Mixture(Aim) for the Diagnostic Accuracy inDelineating the Margin of Early Gastric Cancers S1402
A Prospective Efficacy Evaluation of the ThirdEye Retroscope Auxiliary Endoscopy System 770
A Prospective Study Comparing UltrathinEndoscopy with High-Resolution EndoscopyOn Diagnostic Ability for Superficial GastricNeoplasia and Nonneoplastic Lesions S1389
A Randomized Crossover Study ComparingVideo Endoscopic Autofluorescence ImagingFollowed By Narrow Band Imaging withStandard Endoscopy for the Detection of HighRisk Lesions in Stomach S1399
A Sequential Approach with Multiple DetectionModalities to Screen Synchronous andMetachronous Esophageal Cancer UsingUltrathin Transnasal Endoscopy S1400
Accuracy of Miniprobe Confocal LaserMicroscopy for the Detection of BarrettNeoplasia S1392
Assessment of the Accuracy of Wireless CapsuleEndoscopy in Diagnosing Barrett’sOesophagus S1401
Biomarker Expression Associated with DifferentPatterns Visualized During Narrow BandImaging (Nbi) Endoscopy in Patients withBarrett’S Esophagus (Be) S1408
Can Magnification Narrow-Band Imaging (Nbi)Colonoscopy Determine Invasion Depth ofEarly Colorectal Cancer? - a Prospective Study - S1383
Comparison with Narrow Band Imaging(Nbi)Magnification and Histology Finding inColorectal Neoplasms S1397
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for in-VivoDiagnosis of Barrett’S Esophagus andAssociated Neoplasia: An Ongoing ProspectiveStudy 672
Detection of Metaplastic Columnar EpitheliumAt the Esophagogastric Junction UsingChromoendoscopy with Alcian Blue S1411
Efficacy of Narrow Band Imaging Magnificationfor Microvessel Pattern of Colorectal Lesions S1394
Efficacy of the New Playback Functions in theCapsule Endoscopy System for Reading Imagesof Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding in SmallBowel S1393
Efficacy of Total Colonoscopy with and Without aNewly Developed Slit-and-Hole-Type ElasticHood: a Randomized Prospective Study S1404
Efficiency of High Resolution Endoscopy withAcetic Acid Chromoendoscopy for Barrett’SSurveillance: Is There Still a Place for RandomBiopsies ? S1388
Estimation of Intravascular Pressure (Ivpr) and Assessment of Variceal Blood Flow Using a Through-the-Scope (Tts) PrototypeEndoscopic Doppler Ultrasound (Dopus) Device: a Bench to Bedside PilotStudy S1391
Evaluation of the Villous Pattern By CapsuleEndoscopy: Is It Time to Change theDiagnostic Approach to Celiac Disease? S1390
Full Screen Digital Image Ccd Chip TransnasalEsophagoscopy with Disposable Endosheath(Tne/De) Is Equal to Standard Video
Endoscopy As Initial Screening Tool in ChronicGerd Patients S1412
Full Screen Digital Image Ccd Chip TransnasalEsophagoscopy with Disposable Endosheath(Tne/De) Is Superior to Eso Pillcam (Eso) AsScreening Tool for Esophageal Pathology S1387
High Definition Colonoscopy (Hd+) with I-ScanFunction Allows to Recognize and CharacterizeFlat Neoplastic Changes As Precisely AsChromoendoscopy S1395
High Definition Endoscopy (Hd+) with I-Scanand Lugol’S Solution for the Detection ofInflammation and Neoplasia in Patients withGerd 675
In Vitro and Vivo Endoscopic Cellular Imaging ofthe Muscularis Propria S1398
In-Vivo Remote Manipulation of ModifiedCapsule Endoscopes Using An ExternalMagnetic Field S1380
Is Capsule Endoscopy Accurate Enough toScreen Cirrhotics for High Risk Varices &Other Lesions? a Blinded Comparison of Egd & Pillcam Eso S1382
Is Observation of Vascular Appearance of theTumor Surface Useful for Diagnosis of theDepth of Early Colorectal Cancer? S1405
Mucosal Egg, Performed Endoscopically, PredictsResponse to Temporary and Permanent Ges inGastroparetic Patients S1381
Pilot for Evaluation of Non-Cardiac Chest Pain inthe Emergency Department Setting - Feasibilityand Value in the Use of the Esophageal Pillcamin Diagnosis of Esophageal Disease in theAcute Setting S1386
Routine Choledochoscopy During EndoscopicRetrograde Cholangiopancreatoscopy: Is ItUseful? S1403
Semiautomatic Computer Analysis ofEndomicroscopic Images Can Objectively PredictMalignant Aspect for Upper Gi Lesions S1406
Staging of Colorectal Neoplasia with ConfocalLaser Endomicroscopy Using Two ContrastAgents Simultaneously S1384
Use of the Fujinon Fice and High ResolutionMagnification Endoscopy to Identify PortalHypertensive Gastropathy Vs ChemicalGastritis S1410
Usefulness of a Transparent RetractableExtension Device On Colorectal AdenomaDetection 441
Endoscopic Technology/Endoscopy: Newimage technologyA Prospective Randomized Multicenter Study On
the Fujinon Intelligent Colour Enhancement(Fice) System Versus Standard Colonoscopywith Targeted Indigocarmine Chromoscopy:What Is the Impact of Novel Optical ImagingTechniques On Polyp Detection Rates ? 768
Bile Duct Imaging with Ultrathin Laser ScanningCatheterscope in a Swine Model S1427
Biophotonic Detection of IncreasedMicrovascular Blood Content(Eibs)As a Marker of Field Carcinogenesis Detection:Potential Adjunctive Technology for Colonoscopy S1419
Clinical Impact of Wide-Angle, High-ResolutionEndoscopy in the Diagnosis of ColorectalNeoplasia in a Non-Selected Population: aProspective Randomized Controlled Trial 769
Clinical Usefulness of Nbi Magnification inRoutine Colonoscopic Examination S1436
Comparison Between High ResolutionColonoscopy, Digital Chromoscopy with Or
Without Magnification for Detection andDiagnosis of Colorectal Lesions: a ProspectiveStudy S1416
Comparison of Four Methods Using MagnifyingEndoscopy for Recognition of the Demarcationin Early Gastric Cancer S1430
Correlation of Fujinon Fice Endoscopic Imagingand Histopathological Findings in ColorectalAdenomas S1424
Digital Image Analysis (Dia) Is a Useful Adjunctto Endosonographic Diagnosis of SubmucosalLesions (Sml) of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract 676
Does Sequential Examination of the Colon withWhite Light Endoscopy (Wle) Followed ByNarrow Band Imaging (Nbi) Increase the Yieldof Dysplasia in Patients with Long StandingInflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd)? S1435
Does the Use of High Definition White LightColonoscopy Leads to Higher AdenomaDetection Rates Compared to StandardDefinition White Light Colonoscopy. AnEffectiveness Study in 1225 Patients S1413
Early Detection of Pre-Malignant Conditions inthe Colon By Fluorescence Endoscopy UsingLocal Sensitization with Hexaminolevulinate(Hal) 771
Endocytoscopy in the Colorectum S1418Endoflag - a New Video Processing Technology
Greatly Enhancing Recognition andCharacterization of Gastrointestinal LesionsSeen with Standard Or High DefinitionEndoscopes S1432
Endoluminal Mri of the Pancreas: a NovelImaging Technology S1422
Endoscopic Auto Fluorescence Imaging Is Usefulfor Detecting Colonic Small Lesions ofLymphoma Resembling Lymphoid Hyperplasia S1431
Evaluation and Validation of Fuji Intelligent ColorEnhancement in Superficial-Type Early GastricCancer S1420
Evaluation Study On the Correlation BetweenOptical Coherence Tomography and Histologyin the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease in PediatricPatients 248
High-Definition White Light Versus High-Contrast Narrow-Band Imaging™ in thePrediction of Colon Polyp Histology UsingStandard Endoscopes: An in-Vivo Study S1423
In Vivo 3d Comprehensive Microscopy of theHuman Esophagus for the Management ofBarrett’S Patients 677
In Vivo Imaging of Living Cancer Cell andEvaluation for Tissue Atypia UsingEndocytoscopy: Eca (Endocytoscopic Atypia)Classification in the Esophagus and Stomach 674
Infrared Fluorescence Endoscopy Combinedwith Indocyanine Green Injection forEvaluation of Severity in Patients withUlcerative Colitis S1429
Inter and Intra-Observer Variability in theEndoscopic Identification of Barrett’sEsophagus with and Without Narrow BandImaging S1426
Interobserver Agreement of a SimplifiedClassification System of Mucosal MorphologyUsing Narrow Band Imaging in Barrett’SEsophagus; An International Multi-CenterStudy S1421
Local Heterogeneity of Fluorescence ConfocalEndomicroscopy Image Patterns in UlcerativeColitis (Uc)-Associated Dysplasia S1434
Magnetic Endoscopic Imaging for RoutineColonoscopy - Do We Really Need It? S1414
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Narrow Band Imaging Without HighMagnification to Differentiate Polyps DuringReal-Time Colonoscopy: Improvement withExperience 767
Narrow Band Imaging for EsophagealSurveillance in Patients with Head and NeckCancers S1428
Narrow Band Imaging Versus ConventionalColonoscopy for Screening Colonoscopy in aPrivate Practice Setting - a Large ProspectiveRandomized Trial 766
The Clinical Utility of High DefinitionMagnification Endoscopy with and WithoutNarrow Band Imaging for Detection of Colonic Neoplasia S1415
The Intra and Inter Observer Variability of NarrowBand Imaging to Differentiate HyperplasticVersus Adenomatous Polyps S1437
Trial of Driving Capsule Endoscopy Using aMagnetic Field S1417
Unsedated Self-Examination of the EsophagusUsing a Tethered-Capsule Endoscope (Tce) S1425
Usefulness of Transnasal Endoscopy with Fice forDiagnosis of Recurrent Esophageal Varices S1433
Endoscopic Technology/Endoscopy: Newtherapeutic technology“Loop Clip,” a New Closure Device for Large
Mucosal Defects After Emr and Esd S1460A Multicenter, Prospective Randomized Trial
Comparing Two Types of Self-Expanding Stents in the Palliation of Malignant Dysphagia:Sems (Ultraflex Stent) Versus Seps (PolyflexStent) S1440
A New Approach to Therapeutic Ercp After Long-Limb Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: aPorcine Study S1496
A New Field of Endoscopic Treatment,Superficial Pharyngeal Cancer: a Case Series of115 Superficial Cancers S1439
A New Flexible Endoscopic Suturing Methodwith Laparoscopic Protection for Safer Full-Thickness Attachment to the Gastro-IntestinalTract S1473
A New Method for Barrett’S Mucosal Excision S1484
A New Method for Entero-Enteral Anastomosis S1438
A New Multi-Tasking Platform for AdvancedIntralumenal and Notes Procedures: LearningCurve Assessment, and Accuracy in AnEndoscopic Mucosal Resection Model S1482
A New Transoral Gastroplasty Device for Gerdand Obesity 446
A Novel Device for Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection That Combines Water-JetSubmucosal Hydrodissection and Elevationwith Electrocautery S1459
A Novel Device, Countertraction-Spring, Is Easierand Safer for Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection of Mucosal Stomach Cancer 447
A Randomised Comparative Study BetweenDilation By Electrocautery Incision and SavaryBougies for Benign Anastomotic Gastro-Esophageal Strictures 443
Argon Plasma Coagulation for FlexibleEndoscopic Zenker Diverticulotomy S1463
Argon Plasma Coagulation with 1% AlumIrrigation Reduces Re-Bleeding Associated withRadiation Proctitis S1449
Autologous Blood Provides the Best CushioningEffect for Polypectomy: a ProspectiveRandomized Controlled Human Trial S1451
Clip Closure Versus Endoscopic Suturing VersusThoracoscopic Repair of An EsophagealPerforation: Randomized Comparative LongTerm Survival Study in a Porcine Model 880
Colonoscopic Full-Thickness Resection of Colonin a Porcine Model As a Prelude to EndoscopicSurgery of Difficult Colon Polyps - a NovelTechnique S1442
Combination of a New Traction Device “S-OClip” and Mantishook-Assisted EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection for SuperficialColorectal Neoplasms S1444
Comparative Randomized Study Between Tn-PegVersus O-Peg in Unselected Population S1487
Complications Following CircumferentialRadiofrequency Energy Ablation of Barrett’SEsophagus Containing Early Neoplasia S1475
Direct Cholangioscopy By Free-HandCannulation for Diagnosis and Therapy ofBiliary Diseases S1490
Effect of Water-Jet Function On EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection for Early GastricCancer: a Prospective Randomized ControlledTrial S1453
Endoluminal Fundoplication with the EsophyxDevice for the Treatment of Gerd. aProspective Study with 6-Month Follow-Up S1450
Endoscopic Anti-Reflux Therapy Using theEsophyx Endoluminal Fundoplication Device:Results of the First U.K. Study S1472
Endoscopic Incisional Therapy with Iso-Tomeand Transparent Hood in Patients with BenignAnastomotic Esophageal Stricture 444
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Using a Cap(Emr-C) of Flat, Non-Ampullary DuodenalAdenomas : Safety, Feasibility and Efficacy in 32 Cases S1455
Endoscopic Stenting Versus SurgicalGastrojejunostomy for Palliation of MalignatGastroduodenal Obstruction S1501
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (Esd) Comesto America: Preliminary Experience withColorectal Esd At An American Tertiary CareAcademic Medical Center S1485
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for EarlyOropharyngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers S1493
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for En BlocResection of Large Colorectal Adenomas:Experience in a Western Population S1494
Endoscopic Therapy with a Novel Multiple ClipApplicator (Clipmaster3) in the Upper andLower Gi-Tract S1481
Expandable Nitinol Stent for Treatment ofMalignant and Benign EsophagorespiratoryFistulas S1503
Expanded Indication of Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection (Esd) for Early Gastric Cancer(Egc) -Clinical Outcomes of a Prospective Study- S1495
Experience with a Removable Self-ExpandingPlastic Esophageal Stent (Polyflex® Stent) As a Continuous, Non-Permanent Dilator for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures S1488
Experience with Endoscopic Resection ofGastrointestinal Subepithelial Tumors S1486
Experimental Endoscopic Cardiomyotomy:Preliminary Results S1480
Feasibility and Safety of Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection (Esd) for Treatment of ColorectalTumors and Effectiveness of Measures toPrevent Complications. -Compared toTherapeutic Results from Gastric Esd- S1470
Feasibility of Electrocautery Snaring As the FinalStep of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection forStomach Epithelial Neoplasms S1498
Final Results of a Prospective Multicentre,Clinical Study On the Efficacy of the NewWallflex Enteral Stent in Malignant GastricOutlet Obstruction (Duoflex) S1457
Immunophenotyping of Blood and TissueSamples in the Early Healing Stage of GastricEndoscopic Submucosal Resection inExperimental Pigs S1492
Initial Evaluation of a Novel Prototype Forward-Viewing Echoendoscope in a Porcine ArterialBleeding Model 265
Intragastric Balloons for Obesity: An AustralianSingle Centre Experience S1448
Investigating the Safety of Weight Reduction ViaEndoluminal Vertical Gastroplasty - a U.S. PilotStudy with 6 Months Follow-Up S1478
Investigation of the Thermal Tissue Effects of theApc Modes Pulsed and Precise On PorcineEsophagus Ex Vivo and in Vivo S1477
Invisible Gastric Carcinoma Detected ByRandom Biopsy (“Biopsy Gastric Cancer”):Long-Term Results After PhotodynamicTherapy S1452
Long Term Follow Up Results of EndoscopicResection for Early Colon Cancer S1454
Magnetic Force Assisted Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection with Permalloy Tissue Anchors 448
Novel Endoscopic Application of a New FlexibleFiber Co2 Laser for Esophageal MucosalAblation S1476
Palliation in Patients with Malignant GastricOutlet Obstruction with the Newly DesignedWallflex Duodenal Stent: First Data of aMulticenter, Prospective Trial S1443
Polypectomy During Double-Balloon Endoscopy in the Small Bowel: Feasibility and Safety S1462
Predictors of Immediate Bleeding DuringEndoscopic Submucosal Dissection in GastricLesions S1483
Preliminary Performance Results of a Flexible,Cap and Catheter-Based Endoscopic SuturingSystem S1461
Prophylactic Apc Ablasion Does Not DecreaseDelayed Post-Polypectomy Bleeding S1491
Prospective Comparative Study of MinorSphincterotomy Combined with EndoscopicPapillary Large Balloon Dilation andSphincterotomy for Large Bile Duct Stones S1464
Prospective Randomized Comparison of a NewRe-Opening Endoclip with a Standard ClippingSystem S1465
Push and Pull Enteroscopy Using Single-BalloonEnteroscope System: Technique, Feasibility andPreliminary Results S1456
Randomized Controlled Study of EndoscopicMucosal Resection (Emr) Versus EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection with a WaterjetHybridknife (Esdh) of Esophageal Lesions in aPorcine Model 445
Resection Area of 15mm As Dividing Line forChoosing Strip Biopsy Or EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection for Mucosal GastricNeoplasm S1474
Retrospective Analysis of Radical Incision andCutting (Ric) for Benign Refractory StrictureAfter Curative Treatment for UpperGastrointestinal Carcinomas S1458
Selection of Knife Devices According to theSituation for Use in Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection S1471
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Self-Expanding Metal Stents in Malignant andBenign Colonic Obstructions S1502
Stepwise Circumferential and FocalRadiofrequency Energy Ablation of Barrett’SEsophagus with Early Neoplasia: FirstEuropean Multi-Centre Trial S1441
Successful Endoscopic En Bloc Dissection ofGastric Masses Using Rat-Toothed Forceps S1468
Technical Feasibility and Clinical Impact ofCircumferential Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection (Circumferential Esd) for SuperficialEsophageal Cancer S1469
Technique and Instrumentation for Sub-MucosalEndoscopy with Mucosal Resection (Semr) S1489
The Significance of Tissue ImmunohistochemicalStaining After Esd of Early Gastric Cancer S1467
The Use of 2tq260m Endoscope with BipolarNeedle Knife (B-Knife) and Insulation-TippedKnife (It-Knife) Could Conduce to the Swiftnessand Precision in Esd Procedure S1445
Thin Endosocope Assisted-EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection (Tea-Esd) of LargeTumors Located in Rectum and Sigmoid Colon S1447
Tissue Anchors for Incisionless Surgery -Durability in a Chronic Model S1499
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication: Results At2 Years S1446
Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage and BenignEsophageal Perforation By Esophageal OrColorectal Self-Expandable Metal Stents (Sems) S1500
Use of the Direct Drive Endoscopic System(Ddes) for in-Vivo Mucosal Resection in aPorcine Model S1479
Usefullness of Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection(Esd)in Treatment of ColorectalNeoplasm S1466
Wallflex Biliary Uncovered Stent for MalignantBiliary Obstruction: Initial Experience withFeasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness S1497
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSColon, rectumCan Endoscopic Ultrasound Predict If Rectal
Cancers Or Large Polyps Can Be ResectedEndoscopically? a Meta-Analysis and SystematicReview M1425
Is It Useful to Reassess Patients with RectalEndoscopic Ultrasound After PreoperativeRadiotherapy for Rectal Cancer? Long TermResults in a Randomized Trial M1390
Prognostic Value of the Pretherapeutic Eus Staging in Rectal Cancer Treated By Radio-(Chemo)Therapy Followed By Surgery. Long Term Results of the Ffcd 9203 Randomized Study M1389
Rectal Endoscopic Utrasound Versus PelvicMagnetic Resonance for Perianal Fistula: aMeta-Analysis and Systematic Review M1391
Should Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) Be aMandatory Component of the Pre TreatmentStaging of All Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancers?a Prospective Study M1387
Utility of a Miniprobe Eus On Planning ofTreatment for Early Colon Cancer M1420
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSEsophagusAccuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound in
Preoperative Staging of Esophageal Cancer in aTertiary Care Center M1394
Assessment of Response to Neoadjuvant Therapyin Esophageal Cancer - a Systematic Review ofDiagnostic Accuracy of Endosonography (Eus)and Fluorine 18-Fluorodeoxyglucose PositronEmission Tomography (Fdg-Pet) M1396
In Patients with Barrett’S Esophagus (Be) andHigh Grade Dysplasia (Hgd), Does EndoscopicUltrasound (Eus) Provide AdditionalInformation BeyondEsophagogastroduodenoscopy (Egd) Alone? M1395
Routine Pet Does Not Alter Nodal Staging inPatients Undergoing Eus-Fna for EsophagealCancer 765
The Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) inPatients with Barrett’s Esophagus (Be) andHigh Grade Dysplasia (Hgd): Analysis of theAim Dysplasia Trial Experience 761
Value of Dilation in the Eus Staging ofObstructing Esophageal Cancer M1481
Value of High-Frequency Miniprobes andConventional Radial Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Staging of Early Barrett’S Carcinoma: a Prospective Randomized Trial with a Cross-Over Design M1392
Variation in Barrett’S Esophageal Wall Thickness:Is It Associated with Histology Or SegmentLength? M1397
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSNew TechnologyA Prospective Randomised Crossover
Comparison of Standard and High Negative Pressure Suction Techniques for Eus-Fna M1409
Contrast-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasonography(Ce-Eus) in Solid Tumors of the Pancreas:Results of a Pilot Study M1406
Endoscopic Choledocho-Duodenostomy (Ecd)for the Treatment of Biliary Obstruction UsingPrototype Compression Coil andInterventional Endosonography (Eus): a “Proofof Principle” Canine Study 1071
Endoscopic Elastosonography Is HighlyPredictive of Definite Pathology 760
Endoscopic Ultrasound Elastography for theUpper Gastrointestinal Tract Disease M1402
Enhancing Accuracy of EndoscopicUltrasonography (Eus) with Sonovue and aDedicated Contrast Harmonic Echo (Che): aPreliminary Experience M1404
Eus-Guided Fiducial Placement (Eus Fnf) Prior toTargeted Radiation Therapy in Abdominal andPelvic Tumors: a Case Series M1408
Eus-Guided Fiducial Placement for StereotacticRadiosurgery in Pancreatic Cancer M1403
Experimental Study Evaluating Eus-Guided RfaUsing a Prototype Retractable NeedleElectrode Array 1074
First Experience with a New Double ChannelLinear Array Echoendoscope for AdvancedInterventional Eus Procedures Compared to aSingle Lumen Instrument in a Long-TermAnimal Survival Study M1398
Intraductal Ultrasound in Evaluation ofIndeterminate Pancreaticobiliary Strictures: a50 Patient Experience M1405
Neural Network Analysis of Dynamic Sequencesof Eus Elastography Used for the DifferentialDiagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis andPancreatic Cancer 671
Prospective, Randomized Comparison ofMechanical and Electronic EndoscopicUltrasound Systems: Image Quality and
Performance Parameters - Final Results M1401
Single-Scope Eus Guided Cyst Access,Debridement and Drainage Using a Novel Therapeutic Forward ViewingEchoendoscope M1407
The Use of Contrast Enhanced EndoscopicUltrasound in Discrimination Between FocalPancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer M1400
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSNon-GICost Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound and
Endobronchial Ultrasound with Fine NeedleAspiration (Eus-Fna+Ebus-Fna) VersusMediastinoscopy for the Staging of Patientswith Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) andAbnormal Mediastinal Lymph Nodes By Non-Invas M1412
Effectiveness of Eus-Fna for SuspectedRecurrence of Lymphadenopathy After RadicalTreatment of Malignancy M1410
Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine-NeedleAspiration Biopsy in the Evaluation ofMediastinal Adenopathy Suspected of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis 763
High Frequency of Intrabdominal Lung CancerMetastases Justifies Eus As Test of Choice in aSpecific Patient Subset: An Evidence-BasedStaging Algorithm M1413
The Learning Curve (Or Slide) forEndobronchial Ultrasound-Fna ByPulmonologists After Training By Experts inEndoscopic Ultrasound M1414
Trans-Duodenal Sampling of the Right AdrenalGland: a Novel Approach and a New Indicationfor Eus-Guided Fna M1418
Transgastric and Trans-Duodenal EndoscopicUltrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration ofthe Left and Right Adrenal Glands M1411
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSOtherA Prospective Randomized Study Comparing
Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Trucut Biopsyand Fine-Needle Aspiration with High Suction for Histologic Yield and Diagnostic Accuracy M1416
Detection of Celiac Ganglia with Radial Scanning Eus M1424
Endoscopic Ultrasound Morphology Featuresand Initial Detection of Metastatic LiverLesions from Primary PancreaticAdenocarcinoma and PancreaticNeuroendocrine Carcinoma M1466
Endoscopic Ultrasound Surveillance ofSubmucosal Tumors: Results of a Single Center Experience M1419
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-NeedleAspiration of Suspected Mesenchymal Tumorsof the Gastrointestinal Tract: Correlation withSurgical Pathology M1426
Improving Eus Documentation Using StandardText and Image Parameters M1478
Prospective Cytologic Assessment of Gastrointestinal Luminal Fluid AcquiredDuring Eus: Potential Source of False Positive Fna and Needle Tract Seeding M1417
Quality in Endoscopic Ultrasonography: AnAssessment of Baseline Compliance andPerformance Improvement Using the Asge-AcgQuality Indicators M1422
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The “True False Positive” Rate: Correlation of EusFna Findings in Patients Undergoing DirectSurgical Intervention M1393
Trans-Esophageal Eus-Guided Fine NeedleAspiration Or Core Biopsy Is Useful forDifferential Diagnosis of GranulomatousDiseases in Undetermined Mediastinal Lesions M1423
Validation of Asge Quality Metrics in Eus:Association with Clinical Outcomes M1388
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSPancreas, biliaryThe Role of Eus Fna for Pancreatic Metastases:
Diagnostic Accuracy, Tumor Appearance,Incremental Utility Versus ComputedTomography, and Impact On Patient Care M1415
A Comparison of the Diagnostic Yield andSpecimen Adequacy Between 22 and 25Gauge Needles for Endoscopic UltrasoundGuided Fine-Needle Aspiration (Eus-Fna) of Solid Pancreatic Lesions (Spl): Is BiggerBetter? 764
A Prospective Comparison of EndoscopicUltrasound Versus Mri for Staging of PancreaticCancer M1473
Analysis of Complications After Eus-Fna inPatients with Obstructive Jaundice andDrained with Plastic Biliary Stents Or Self-Expandable Metal Stents (Sems): DoComplications Differ On the Type of Stent? M1471
Awareness of International ConsensusGuidelines for the Management of IntraductalPapillary Mucinous Neoplasms (Ipmn) andMucinous Cystic Neoplasms (Mcn) and Impactof Guidelines On Current Practice M1441
Chemosensitivity Test to PredictChemosensitivity for Gemcitabine, Using theBiopsy Speciemens Obtained By Eus-Fna fromUnresectable Pancreatic Carcinoma M1430
Clinical Significance of Dilated Common BileDuct and Pancreatic Duct in Patients with OrWithout Obstructive Jaundice M1450
Clinical Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound-GuidedFine Needle Aspiration in Pancreatic MassesUsing a 25-Gauge Needle System: aMulticenter Experience M1468
Comparison of Cea and Dna Analysis in 100Consecutive Patients with Pancreatic Cysts M1433
Cytologic Evaluation of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions(Cpl): Comparison of Echobrush Vs. StandardEus-Fna Techniques in a Blinded ProspectiveStudy 670
Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis (Cp) ByEndoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) - Radial Vs.Linear Endosonography (Eus) M1429
Diagnostic Accuracy of Eus/Eus-Fna forPancreatic Cancer in Patients with Or WithoutAssociated Chronic Pancreatitis M1449
Diagnostic Yield and Safety of Cyst Wall PunctureDuring Eus-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration ofPancreatic Cystic Lesions M1439
Dna Microsatellite Loss in EndoscopicUltrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspirate fromPancreatic Endocrine Tumors Is Associatedwith Increased Mortality 667
Does Early Needle Exchange in Eus-Fna Improvethe Diagnostic Yield of CytopathologicalEvaluation in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma?Preliminary Results from An OngoingRandomized Trial M1470
Does Endoscopic Ultrasonography Influence theManagement of Patients with AcutePancreatitis? M1465
Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration(Eus-Fna) with Or Without Flow Cytometry (± Fc) for the Diagnosis of Primary Pancreatic Lymphoma: a Single CenterExperience M1437
Endoscopic Ultrasound in Patients with a DilatedCommon Bile Duct, Essentially Normal LiverFunction Tests, and Negative Cross-SectionalImaging M1453
Endosonographic Abnormalities of Pancreas:Age-Related Changes Or Not? M1472
Endosonographic Evaluation Improves Survivalin Patients with Pancreatic Cancer 762
Eus and Ercp for Obstructing Pancreatic HeadMasses, Should They Be Combined OrSeparate Procedures? M1467
Eus Can Diagnose Biliary Strictures UndetectedBy Ct Scanning M1464
Eus Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis (Cp):Comparison of the Current Criteria Vs the New“Rosemont Criteria” Developed By AnInternational Consensus Conference M1457
Eus for Choledocholithiasis: Accuracy and CostBenefit Analysis M1444
Eus-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis Vs. Block:Assessing Interference with Pancreatic Surgeryand Adhesions in a Pig Survival Model M1436
Evaluating the Head of the Pancreas in theOverall Eus Assessment of Chronic Pancreatitis(Cp) Significantly Impacts the OverallDiagnosis M1458
Feasibility of Quantitative Dilution of PancreaticCyst Fluid Obtained By Eus M1460
Fluid Cea Level Is More Influential Than DnaMutational Analysis in Guiding ClinicalManagement of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions M1454
Gene Analysis of Advanced Pancreatic CarcinomaUsing Eus-Guided Fna with Focused DnaArray: Possible Predictor of theChemotherapeutic Efficacy 666
Inter-Observer Agreement Among ExpertEndosonographers On Eus Features of ChronicPancreatitis M1459
Lymphoepithelial Cysts of the Pancreas: An EusCase Series M1445
Measuring Mesothelin Protein Level inEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine NeedleAspiration Specimens-a Novel Method inPancreatic Adenocarcinoma Detection 668
New Eus Criteria of Chronic Pancreatitis: Is EusOver-Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis? M1461
New Eus Variable of Central Hypoechoic Foci Is aStrong Predictive Factor for DifferentialDiagnosis Between Neoplastic andNonneoplastic Gallbladder Polyps M1428
Pancreatic Cancer Screening in a High-RiskPopulation: Preliminary Data of a Multi-CenterTrial Employing Carbohydrate Antigen (Ca) 19-9 and Endoscopic Ultrasound M1431
Predicting Resolution of Pancreatic PseudocystsAfter Eus-Guided Therapy Or SurgicalDrainage M1474
Predictors of Cytological Adequacy in EusGuided Fine Needle Aspiration of PancreaticTumors and Lymph Nodes M1475
Preoperative Detection of Familial PancreaticNeoplasms By EndoscopicUltrasonography(Eus), MultidetectorComputed Tomography (Ct), and/Or MagneticResonance Cholangiopancreatography (Mrcp) M1490
Prospective Comparison of Radial and LinearEndoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) for the Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis (Cp)Using Secretin Pancreatic Function Test (Pft) As Reference Standard M1435
Restaging and Assessment of Resectability ofLocally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer By EusAfter Neoadjuvant Therapy M1446
Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Exploring the Etiology of Acute Biliary Pancreatitis with Negative Mrcp Results M1455
Sensitivity of Eus-Guided Biopsy of MalignantPancreatic Solid Masses in Biopsy-NaïVe VsRescue Patients M1442
Size of Pancreatic Cysts Strongly Influences theDiagnostic Yield of Eus-Fna M1451
Standardized Weighted Criteria for Eus Featuresof Chronic Pancreatitis: the RosemontClassification 669
Suspected Common Bile Duct Stones (Cbds)Diagnostic Evaluation and TherapeuticProcedure with Eus-Ercp One Step M1462
Temporal Trend in Utilization of EndoscopicUltrasonography in Patients with PancreaticCancer M1447
The Safety and Feasibility of EndoscopicUltrasound Guided Fine Needle Injection (Eus-Fni) of Local Biologic Anti-Tumor Agents(Baa) in Patients with Advanced PancreaticCarcinoma (Apc) 1072
The Usefulness of Idus-Guided TranspapillaryBile Duct Biopsy for the Diagnosis ofMalignant Biliary Strictures M1427
The Value of Endosonography to PredictSymptomatic Stenosis of the PancreaticSphincter M1440
T-Staging of Ampullary Tumor By EndoscopicUltrasound Before Endoscopic Ampullectomy:How Reliable Is It? M1434
Ultrasonographic Differential Diagnosis ofGallbladder Polyps M1448
Use of Molecular Markers in Clinically Low RiskCystic Lesions of the Pancreas M1463
Usefulness of Contrast-Enhanced EndoscopicUltrasonography(Ce-Eus) in the Diagnosis ofMural Nodule of Intraductal Papillary MucinousNeoplasms of the Pancreas. the Comparison ofthe Ce-Eus Findings with the PathologicalFindings M1432
Usefulness of the Characterization of TissueHardness of Pancreatic Mass UsingElastography Endoscopic Ultrasound. -FirstTrial of the Quantification Using Strain Ratio- M1443
Utility of Contrast-Enhanced EndoscopicUltrasonography (Ce-Eus) in the Diagnosis ofPancreatic Diseases Using PerflubutaneMicrobubbles M1452
Variables Affecting the Accuracy of Eus-GuidedFna in the Diagnosis of Focal Pancreatic Masses M1469
Yield of Eus and Clinical Factors in ClarifyingPancreatic Head “Fullness” Reported On Cross-Sectional Imaging M1456
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSStomachDiagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic
Ultrasonography Compared with Multi-Detector Row Computerized Tomography inStaging of Early Gastric Cancer M1476
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (Esd) ofEarly Gastric Neoplasia - Is Endoscopic
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Ultrasound (Eus) Reliable for PretherapeuticStaging M1477
Eus in the Evaluation of the Patients PerformedEndoscopic Submucosal Dissection M1399
Prospective Comparison of EndoscopicUltrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration(Eus-Fna) and Surgical Histology in UpperGastrointestinal Submucosal Tumors M1480
T Staging Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound inGastric Cardia Cancers: a Meta-Analysis andSystematic Review M1479
The Natural History of Upper GastrointestinalSubepithelial Tumors (Sets): a Multicenter Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) Survey M1421
Yield of Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided FineNeedle Aspiration (Eus-Fna) in DiagnosingSubmucosal Lesions of the Upper Gi Tract M1482
Endoscopic Ultrasound/Endoscopy: EUSTherapeutic“A Prospective Randomized Trial of 1 Versus 2
Injections During a Single Eus-Guided CeliacPlexus Block (Cpb) Procedure for ChronicPancreatitis Pain: Final Results” M1488
Comparison of Eus-Guided One-Step TransmuralDrainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts andConventional Transmural Drainage: aProspective, Non-Blinded, Single Center,Randomized Study M1491
Effectiveness and Safety of Eus GuidedPancreatic Pseudocyst/Abscess Drainage: aSystematic Review of Prospective Studies M1497
Eus Guided Alcohol Ablation of AdrenalMetastasis from Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer-An Interim Analysis of a ProspectiveMulticenter Trial 1069
Eus Guided Fiducial Placement for CyberknifeTreatment of Pancreatic Cancer M1486
Eus Guided Gold Fiducial Insertion for ImageGuided Radiation Therapy of PancreaticCancer M1492
Eus Versus Surgical Cyst-Gastrostomy forManagement of Pancreatic Pseudocysts M1495
Eus-Guided Drainage: An Alternative to Surgicaland Percutaneous Approaches for Managementof Multiple, Non-CommunicatingPeripancreatic Fluid Collections M1494
Eus-Guided Ethanol Lavage with PaclitaxelInjection (Eus-Ep) for Cystic Tumors of thePancreas : Follow-Up Study with Analysis ofResponse and Its Predictor M1483
Graded Dilation Technique for Eus-GuidedDrainage of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections:An Assessment of Outcomes, Complicationsand Learning Curve M1493
Indications, Diagnostic Yield and Complicationsof Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided TrucutBiopsy (Eus-Tcb): Prospective Study in 77Consecutive Patients At a Tertiary Hospital with On-Site Cytology Support M1485
Initial Experience with Endoscopic UltrasoundGuided Tru-Cut Biopsy for Known OrSuspected Benign Liver Disease M1487
Interventional Eus-Guided Cholangiography(Ieuc): Long Term Experience of An EmergingAlternative to Percutaneous TranshepaticCholangiography (Ptc) M1489
Multi-Center, Feasibility Study On the Use of AnEus Delivered P32-Labeled Liquid BasedBrachytherapy Implant in Advanced PancreaticCancer 1070
No Cytopathologist? No Problem MaintainingYield While Minimizing Eus Guided Fna Passesin a Community Hospital Setting M1499
One-Step, Eus-Guided Drainage of PancreaticPseudocysts: Experience in 52 Patients M1496
Preliminary Results of a Randomized, DoubleBlind, Controlled Trial of Early Eus-GuidedCeliac Plexus Neurolysis (Eus-Cpn) VersusConventional Management for Pain in Patients with Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer M1438
Preliminary Study On Eus Guided OncolyticAdenovirus Implantation in Patients ofAdvanced Pancreatic Cancer M1484
Prospective Randomized Trial ComparingEndoscopic Ultrasound (Eus) and Gastroscopy(Egd) for Trans-Mural Drainage of PancreaticPseudocysts 1073
Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus)Access and/Or Stenting of PancreaticobiliarySystem After Failed Conventional EndoscopicRetrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) M1498
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCPComplications and outcomesA Prospective Application of a Risk Score for
Post-Ercp Pancreatitis S1515Clinical Relevance of Microbial Colonization
in the Bile Fluid of Patients with Biliary Complications After LiverTransplantation S1516
Complications After Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography: MultivariableAnalyses for Pancreatitis, Cholangitis andHemorrhage S1517
Dye-Free Cannulation of the Biliary Tree:Outcomes in a Single Operator Experience of800 Cases S1505
Ercp in Nonagenarians: An Audit of Practice S1514
Ercp with Cholangiopancreatoscopy (Cp) IsAssociated with Higher Rates of EndoscopicComplications Than Ercp Alone 867
Ercp-Induced Pancreatitis in Primary SclerosingCholangitis: Risk Factors and Proposed ScoringSystem for Guiding Prophylactic PancreaticStent Therapy S1511
Eus Rendezvous for Transpapillary Biliary AccessAfter Unsuccessful Ercp; 9 Years’ Experience Ata Single Center S1520
Is Percutaneous Drainage of Intra-AbdominalBile Necessary for Post-Cholecystectomy BileLeaks in the Era of Successful ErcpManagement? S1506
Nafamostat Mesilate for Prevention of Post-ErcpPancreatitis S1509
Palliation of Tumoral Biliary Obstruction. ShortTime Effect On Cholestasis By Self-ExpandingMetal Stents (Sems) Vs Plastic Stents (Ps)Prospective, Randomised Study S1518
Papillectomy for Ampullary Neoplasm: Results of a Single Referral Center from 1997to 2007 S1507
Performance Characteristics of a New UncoveredMetal Stent (Wallflex) in Malignant BiliaryObstruction. Preliminary Results in a CaseSeries S1513
Prevention of Cholecystitis in Patients with DistalNeoplasic Biliary Obstruction Treated withCovered Self-Expanding Metal Stents (Csems):a Feasibility Study S1565
Prophylactic Stent Placement for Prevention ofPost-Ercp Pancreatitis: a Meta-Analysis S1510
Prospective Analysis of Early and DelayedComplications of Endoscopic SphincterotomyAt a Single Centre S1519
Safety and Effectiveness of Early Pre-CutSphincterotomy Without Pancreatic Stentingfor Failed Biliary Cannulation S1512
Timing of Precut Procedure Does Not InfluenceSuccess Rate and Complications of ErcpProcedure. a Prospective RandomizedComparative Study 551
Yield of Repeat Ercp for Persistently Elevated Lfts After a Previously NormalCholangiogram in Liver Transplant Patients with CholedochocholedochostomyAnastomosis S1504
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCP generalDeep Cannulation of Intra-Diverticular Papilla
At Ercp: Advanced Techniques and Results S1521
Dose Biliary Stent Placement Improve theQuality of Life of Patients with UnresectableMalignant Obstruction? S1529
Endoscopic Bilateral Metal Stent Placement witha Y-Configured Stent for Advanced HilarCholangiocarcinoma S1531
Endoscopic Management of Biliary TractComplications in the Liver Transplant Patient S1532
Ercp Using the Double Balloon Enteroscope inPatients with Roux En Y Anastomosis S1522
Fixed-to-Last: Long-Term Outcomes of Orthotopic Liver Transplant Biliary Complications Managed Endoscopically S1530
Hospitalization and in-Hospital Mortality ofCholangitis in the Advent of TherapeuticBiliary Ercp S1526
Internal Biliary Drainage Is Superior to ExternalDrainage in Reversal of the Elevated SerumEndotoxin, Interlukin-2 and Interlukin-6 inRats with Obstructive Jaundice S1525
Meta-Analysis of Magnetic ResonanceCholangiopancreatography (Mrcp)Demonstrates High Predictive Value of Mrcp for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (Psc) S1524
Peroral Cholangioscopy (Po) Using a DisposableSteerable Single Operator Catheter for BiliaryStone Therapy and Assessment ofIndeterminate Strictures - a Multi-CenterExperience Using Spyglass 868
Prospective Study of Intraductal UltrasonographyBefore Biliary Drainage (Idus-Bd),Transpapillary Biopsy (Tpb) and PeroralCholangioscopy (Pocs) in Assessment of theLongitudinal Extent of Bile Duct Cancer S1523
Role of Double Guide Wire Cannulation DuringErcp S1528
Safety of Non-Anesthetist Sedation with PropofolDuring Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography (Ercp): 10 Years ofExperience S1527
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCP OtherEfficacy of the Endoscopic Therapy of Biliary
Fistulas Secondary to Complex LiverResections S1536
Feasibility of Percutaneous Transhepato-Cholecystic Biliary Interventions After FailedEndoscopic Attempt S1542
Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metallic Stents inthe Management of Complex Biliary Leaks:Preliminary Data S1545
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Gallbladder Carinoma Associated withPancreatobiliary Reflux: a Hint for EarlyDiagnosis of Gallbladder Carcinoma S1538
Hinged Metallo-Plastic Anastomosis Device;aNovel Intraluminal Method forCholedochoduodenostomy S1544
Jackson Pratt Drain Fluid to Serum BilirubinConcentration Ratio for the Diagnosis of BileLeaks S1533
Laparo-Endoscopic Rendezvous Technique inPatients with Gallbladder and Bile Duct Stones.Chilean Experience S1543
Participation in An Initial Clinical RegistryInfluences Subsequent Utilization of theSpyglass™ Cholangioscopy System S1541
Short ( Short Rendezvous Technique ): a NewErcp Rendezvous Technique S1535
Single-Operator Cholangioscopy EnhancesDiagnostic and Therapeutic Applications ofEndoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography S1537
Spyglass: Comparison of a NewCholedochoscope to Other EstablishedCholedochoscope in Biliary Tract Disease S1539
Transection of Self-Expanding Metallic Stents ByUsing Argon Plasma Coagulation: a Basic Study S1557
Traumatic Bile Leaks: Single Center Experiencewith Endoscopic Management S1540
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCP sphincter of oddiEffect of Vardenafil, a Phosphodiesterase Type 5
Inhibitor, On Sphincter of Oddi Motility inPatients with Suspected Sphincter of OddiDysfunction S1508
Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Ampullectomyin Tumors with and Without IntraductalGrowth and Predictive Factors of Success: aProspective Trial S1547
Treatment Selection for Possible Sphincter ofOddi Dysfunction Based On Manometry IsEffective in Treatment of GastrointestinalSymptoms and Quality of Life S1546
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCP stonesA Comparative Study of Outcomes Between
Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilatation(Eplbd) and Endoscopic MechanicalLithotripsy (Eml) in Patients with Difficult CbdStones S1534
An íNterim Analysis of Outcomes Following Useof a Needle Catheter for Biliary Access inPatients with Severe Coagulopathy andCholedocholithiasis S1549
Are There Roles for Intraductal Ultrasound andSaline Irrigation in Ensuring CompleteClearance of Common Bile Duct Stones? 866
Biliary Stone Or Cast Development in Patientswith Postoperative Stricture After OrthotopicLiver Transplantation S1558
Development and Internal Validation of a Novel Choledocholithiasis Risk Estimation Score S1561
Endoscopic Clearance of Common Bile DuctStones: What Happens After? Value ofProphylactic Cholecystectomy S1555
Endoscopic Management of Patients withSuspected Choledocholithiasis (Cbds) and aNormal Cholangiogram S1553
Endoscopic Removal of Bile Duct Stones Using aRotatable Papillotome and Large Balloon
Dilator in Patients with a Billroth IiGastrectomy S1556
Endoscopic Treatment of Retained Cbd StonesBy Using a Double-Lumen Basket for FreddyLaser Lithotripsy S1552
Late Complications of EndoscopicSphincterotomy in Comparison to EndoscopicPapillary Balloon Dilation in Patients with BileDuct Stones: a Randomized ControlledMulticenter Trial S1550
Long-Term Outcomes (Mean Follow-Up Period≫ 10 Years) of Endoscopic Papillary BalloonDilation for Bile Duct Stones S1551
Peroral Cholangioscopy Guided Stone Therapy - Report of An InternationalMulticenter Registry 865
Predictive Value of Ct Scanning for Common BileDuct Stones S1559
Risk Factors for Recurrence of Common BileDuct Stone in Patients with the Gallbladder inSitu with Stones After Endoscopic PapillaryBalloon Dilation S1554
Ses+Eplbd Method Makes the Treatment ofLarge Common Bile Duct Stones Easy andLong Term Result Was Acceptable 5-Th Report 555
The Effect of Biliary Stenting with CombinedUdca and Rowachol Administration On RetainedCbd Stones -Multicenter Study- S1560
ERCP - Biliary/Endoscopy: ERCP stricturesA Comparison of Extension Cytology and
Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (Fish) forthe Detection of Malignant Bile Duct Strictures S1569
A Multi-Center, Single Arm, Prospective Study ofa New Partially Covered Nitinol Self-ExpandingStent for the Palliative Treatment of MalignantBile Duct Obstruction S1573
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing theCovered (Csems) Versus Uncovered Self-Expandable Metal Stents (Usems) for thePalliation of Malignant Distal BiliaryObstruction (Mdbo): Interim Analysis S1562
Aggressive Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation andMultiple Stents for Can Lead to Resolution ofPost Orthotopic Liver Transplant BiliaryStrictures S1581
Biopsy of Indeterminate Biliary Strictures - DoesDirect Visualization Help? - a MulticenerExperience 870
Clinical Outcomes and Performance of Nitinoland Stainless Steel Uncovered Metal Stents forMalignant Biliary Strictures. Is There aDifference? S1576
Clinicopathological Differentiation BetweenAutoimmune Hepatitis /Primary SclerosingCholangitis (Psc) Overlap Syndrome (Aih/Psc),Psc and Sclerosing Cholangitis withAutoimmune Pancreatitis S1548
Comparison of Standard and Jumbo EndobiliaryBiopsy for Histological Diagnosis of HilarBiliary Strictures: Interim Report of aProspective Randomized Trial S1574
Covered Self Expandable Metal Stents in Border-Line Resectable Pancreatic Carcinoma:Prospective Study Concerning Effectivenessand Safety S1570
Efficacy and Safety of a Fully Covered SelfExpandable Metal Stents (Csems) for DistalBiliary Neoplasia: Preliminary Data of aRetrospective Multicenter Study S1564
Efficacy of Endoscopic Stenting On BiliaryStrictures After Orthotopic LiverTransplantation: a Prospective Study S1571
Endoscopic Re-Intervention for the Managementof Dysfunction of Covered Metallic Stents inPatients with Malignant Distal BiliaryObstructions S1568
Endoscopic Removal of Uncovered, Partially &Fully Covered Biliary Sems: Problems &Salvage Techniques. a Geped MulticenterDescriptive Study 552
Endoscopic Treatment of Malignant HilarStrictures: Plea for Unilateral Drainage with aSingle Expandable Metallic Stent S1579
Frequent and Various Biliary Complications DidNot Compromise the Outcome of OrthotopicLiver Transplantation (Olt): Ten YearsExperience with 500 Consecutive Patients S1578
Immunohistochemical Staining Improves theDiagnostic Yield of Bile Duct Biopsies S1575
Multiple Sampling Method Increases theDiagnostic Yield in Non Pancreatic MalignantBiliary Obstruction (Mbo) S1580
Per Endoscopic Drainage of Hiliary MalignantStenosis: Predictive Success Factors S1563
Removable Covered Expandable Biliary Stentwith a Proximal Lasso: Proof of PrincipleTesting in An Animal Model S1577
Repeat Metal Stenting May Be Optimal InitialTreatment for Biliary Metal Stent Occlusion in Malignancy S1566
Temporary Placement of Covered SelfExpandable Metallic Stents (Csems) inAnastomotic Biliary Strictures After LiverTransplantation S1572
Temporary Placement of Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stents (Csems) in BenignBiliary Strictures: Preliminary Data S1567
ERCP - Biliary/Pancreas/Endoscopy:ERCP New TechnologyA Multi-Site, Single Arm, Prospective Study of a
New Nitinol, Self-Expanding, Biliary Fully-Covered Stent for the Palliative Treatment ofMalignant Bile Duct Obstruction T1498
A Uk National Survey Into Safety Awareness and Practice in Diagnostic and TherapeuticErcp T1496
Bacteriologic Culture During Ercp: Technique,Results and Clinical Impact T1507
Can Mrcp Replace Ercp for the Diagnosis ofAutoimmune Pancreatitis? T1492
Can We Reduce the Radiation Exposure DuringErcp Procedure By Using a Novel ProtectiveLead Shield ? T1505
Cholangiopancreatoscopy (Cp) and Eus forSuspected Pancreaticobiliary Neoplasms (Pbn) T1481
Clinical Applications of the Spyglass DirectVisualization System: a Multicenter Experience T1489
Diagnosis of Intraductal Papillary-MucinousNeoplasm of the Pancreas By Using PeroralPancreatoscopy (Pops)- the Usefulness of Popswith Narrow -Band Imaging (Nbi) T1479
Double Balloon Enteroscopy (Dbe) Can Be Routinely Employed to Perform Ercp in Bariatric Gastric Bypass (Rygb)Patients T1512
Double Balloon Enteroscopy (Dbe)-AssistedErcp Following Roux-En-Y BiliaryReconstruction: New Tool for An Old Problem T1502
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Echogenicities in Intraductal UltrasonographyAre Real Biliary Microlithiasis? T1506
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy Using the Heiss-Device Endoscopic Scissor in Patients with aBillroth Ii Gastrectomy T1508
Ercp Tissue Sampling of CholangiocarcinomaPresenting with Biliary Obstruction PermitsIntra-Procedural Diagnosis and Results in HighPositive Yield T1488
Evaluation of a New, Mechanical Ercp Simulator T1495
In Vivo Imaging of the Biliary (Bd) andPancreatic Duct (Pd) with Optical CoherenceTomography (Oct) During Ercp AccuratelyIdentifies Dysplastic Cellular Changes 1064
Intraductal Balloon Guided Direct PeroralCholangioscopy Using An Ultra-Slim UpperEndoscope 869
Intraductal Ultrasound Improves DiagnosticYield for Ercp and Cytology Brushing inDetecting Malignant Bile Duct Strictures for Patients Without Biliary Mass Lesions On Ct Or Mri T1483
Intraluminal Implantation of Radioactive Stentsfor Treatment of Unresectable PancreaticCancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Carcinoma andAmpullary Carcinoma: a Pilot Trial T1480
Is Therapeutic Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography Safe and EffectiveDuring Live Demonstrations?-a Large Multi-Center Study from China T1491
Mechanical Simulator Practice Speeds UpSelective Cannulation Time of Novice Traineesin Standard” But Not “Distorted” SimulatorSettings” T1493
Minor Endoscopic Sphincterotomy PlusEndoscopic Balloon Dilation Is An Effectiveand Safer Alternative for EndoscopicSphincterotomy During Ercp in Patients withPeiampullary Diverticula and Bile Duct Stones T1490
Multi-Center Evaluation of a Spyglass System forPercutaneous Examination of the BiliarySystem T1511
Overtube Balloon Assisted Direct PeroralCholangioscopy Using An Ultra-Slim UpperEndoscope: a Feasibility Study T1486
Pathologic Analysis of Covered Self-ExpandingMetallic Stents After PancreaticobiliaryExtraction T1503
Prospective Evaluation of Adverse Reactions toIodine-Containing Contrast Media (Cm) AfterErcp 1063
Radiation Exposure During Ercp: CriticalDeterminants T1509
Spyglass Cholangioscopy— Impact On Patients with Bile Duct Filling Defect(S) of Uncertain Etiology T1510
Spyglass Direct Visualization SystemCholangiopancreatoscopy: Single CenterExperience T1500
Spyglass: Experience with a NewCholedochoscope in the Management ofDifficult Bile Duct Stones T1497
Spyglass: Experience with a New Mini-Endoscope in Bilio-Pancreatic Disease T1485
Strategy for Differentiating AutoimmunePancreatitis from Pancreatic Cancer T1499
Success Rate and Complications of ErcpPerformed During Hands-On Training Courses:a Multicenter Study in China T1501
The Effect of Sildenafil On Sphincter of OddiPressure in Patients Undergoing Ercp for Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction T1494
The Financial and Clinical Implications of Failure At Ercp T1482
The Usefulness and Safety of PancreaticGuidewire Placement for Achieving DeepCannulation of the Bile Duct 554
The Usefulness of Multibending Scope for Selective Cannulation During Ercp in Patient with a Billroth Ii Gastrectomy T1504
The Usefulness of Therapeutic Small BowelBalloon Endoscopy in Biliopancreato Diseases T1487
Utility of Peroral Cholangioscope (Spy GlassSystem) in Treatment of Stones in ChronicPancreatitis T1484
ERCP - Pancreas/Endoscopy: ERCPchronic pancreatitisDifferentiation Between Autoimmune
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Carcinoma ByEndoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography (Ercp) W1612
Easy Access to the Pancreatic Duct Via the Minor Papilla: the Pancreatic Rendez-Vous Technique W1609
Endoscopic Duodenal Papillary Features in Casesof Sclerosing Cholangitis Caused ByAutoimmune Pancreatitis Differentiated fromThose in Cases of Primry SclerosingCholangitis W1607
Intrathecal Narcotic Infusion Pumps (Itnp) forIntractable Chronic Pancreatitis Pain: a LargerPilot Series W1619
Is Low Serum Lipase of Predictive Value for Diagnosing Early Chronic Pancreatitis in Patients with Refractory Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Sod)? W1610
Pancreatic Duct Stenting for Painful ChronicPancreatitis: Does Size Matter in PreventingHospitalization? W1614
Sclerosing Cholangitis Affecting the Hilar BileDuct Is Associated with a Cancer Risk in Caseswith Autoimmune Pancreatitis W1606
Temporary Placement of Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stent (Csems) in the Pancreatic Duct for Management of Painful Chronic Pancreatitis: PreliminaryData W1613
Three Clinicopathological Subtypes of Autoimmune Pancreatitis Stratified By the Duodenal Papillary Findings and the Serum Igg4 W1608
ERCP - Pancreas/Endoscopy: ERCPPancreas3 Fr Prophylactic Pancreatic Stent: What Is the
Optimal Stent Length? W16115 Fr Prophylactic Pancreatic Stents Are Easier
to Place and Require Fewer Guide Wires Than 3 Fr Stents W1618
A Meta-Analysis of Nsaids in the Prevention ofPost-Ercp Pancreatitis W1625
A Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing TwoPancreatic Stents (3f X 6cm Vs. 4f X 2cm) forProphylaxis of Post-Ercp Pancreatitis (Pep) inHigh-Risk Patients W1622
Allopurinol to Prevent Pancreatitis AfterEndoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography (Ercp): aRandomized Placebo-Controlled Trial W1615
Can Wire-Guided Cannulation (Wgc) PreventPost-Ercp Pancreatitis? a ProspectiveRandomized Trial W1617
Effect of Intraductal Secretin Test On the Rates of Post-Ercp Pancreatitis in Patients with Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Sod) But Normal Sphincter of Oddi Manometry (Som) W1624
Extent of Pancreatic Duct Opacification and Post-Ercp Pancreatitis W1627
Fatty Pancreas- a Risk Factor for theDevelopment of Sod-Pancreatitis W1616
Frequency of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction inPatients with Previously Normal Sphincter ofOddi Manometry Studies 1067
Good Stents Gone Bad; Endoscopic Treatmentof Proximally Migrated Pancreatic Duct Stents W1621
Moderate and Severe Post Ercp Pancreatitis;Despite Prophylactic Pancreatic StentPlacement W1620
Peroral Pancreatoscopy (Pp) for Pancreatic StoneTherapy and Investigation of SusptectedPancreatic Lesions - First Human ExperienceUsing the Spyglass Direct Visualization System(Sdvs) 1065
Post Ercp Pancreatitis: Differences in OutcomesBetween Long and Short Pancreatic DuctStents W1628
Severity of Post-Ercp Pancreatitis DirectlyProportional to the Invasiveness of EndoscopicIntervention: a Pilot Study in a Canine Model W1626
The Comparison of Post PancreaticSphincterotomy Pancreatitis Using NeedleKnife (Nk) Versus Monofilament TractionSphincterotome (Ts) W1629
Trypsinogen2 Is An Early Diagnostic Marker forPost Ercp Pancreatitis W1623
ERCP - Pancreas/Endoscopy: ERCP pancreatic neoplasmsComparative Performance of Uncoated Self
Expanding Metal Biliary Stents (Sems) ofDifferent Designs in Two Diameters: FinalPatency Results of An International Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial (Rct) 553
Long-Term Following Up in Patient with Ipmnfrom Aspect of Carcinogenesis and OrganCancers W1632
Monoclonal Change of K-Ras Mutation in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (Ipmn) Correlates MalignantProgression W1630
Two Center United States Experience with DirectEndoscopic Necrosectomy for the Treatmentof Walled Off Pancreatic Necrosis W1631
ERCP - Pancreas/Endoscopy: ERCPpseudocystEndoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid
Collections with Fully Covered Metallic Stents(Csems). How Does It Compare toConventional Drainage with Plastic Stents ? 1066
Fully-Covered Self-Expandable Metallic StentsFacilitate Effective Endoscopic PancreaticNecrosectomy W1634
Esophagus/Endoscopy: Barrett’s esopha-gus, screening, surveillanceA Strategy for Molecular Imaging of Barrett’S
Esophagus (Be) M1298Assessment of Quality for
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Using the Asge-Acg Quality Indicators M1291
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Autofluorescence Endoscopy Is Inferior to White Light Endoscopy for Detection of Dysplasia/Cancer in Barrett’S Esophagus Surveillance M1296
Benefit of Baseline Cytometry As Add-On toStandard Histology On Surveillance in Patientswith Barrett’ Esophagus: Preliminary Results M1299
Can Fluctuations in Pathologic Grade of Patients with Barrett’S Esophagus Predict Progression? M1302
Clinical and Endoscopic Characteristics of aLarge Cohort of Barrett’S Esophagus (Be)Patients with Low and High-Grade Dysplasia M1295
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in Barrett’SEsophagus and Associated Neoplasia: aProspective Randomized Controlled CrossoverTrial 673
Correlation of Barrett’S Histological SurveillanceBiopsies Versus Final EndoscopicMucosectomy Resection (Emr) Specimens: Are We Seeing the Forest Or Just the Trees? M1287
Diagnostic Accuracy of Methylene Blue GuidedChromoendoscopy in Patients with Suspicionof Dysplastic Barrett’s Oesophagus M1292
Diagnostic Yield of Methylene BlueChromoendoscopy (Mb) and Conventional 4-Quadrant Random Biopsy (Rb) for DetectingSpecialized Intestinal Metaplasia (Sim) andDysplasia in Barrett’S Esophagus (Be): a Meta-Analysis M1290
Endoscopy of Barrett’s Esophagus Guided ByFluorescence Imaging Using An OverlayImaging Technique M1310
Ethnicity-Related Variations in the Prevalenceand Demographics of Barrett’S Esophagus M1301
Fatty Acid Synthase Expression in Barrett’sEsophagus and Its Detection in EndoscopicSurveillance M1294
Frequency of Distal Esophageal LandmarkIdentification and Adherence to BiopsyStandards At Index Endoscopy in PatientsReferred for Ablative Therapy for Barrett’SEsophagus M1286
Interobserver Variability of Methylene BlueGuided Chromoendoscopy in Patients with Suspicion of Dysplastic Barrett’sOesophagus M1293
Large Hiatal Hernia Is Associated with AnIncreased Frequency of Long Segment VersusShort Segment Barrett’s Esophagus M1297
Low-Grade Intra-Epithelial in Barrett’SEsophagus: Over-Diagnosed ButUnderestimated M1324
Magnifying Endoscopic Observation with Nbi(Narrow Band Imaging) for Specific IntestinalMetaplasia in Barrett’S Esophagus with SpecialReference to Light Blue Crest M1300
Prospective Multicenter Study On the Incidenceof Neoplastic Progression in Barrett Esophagus Patients 231
Study of Preoperative and PostoperativePathology in High Grade Barrett’s Dysplasia 233
The Prevalence of Barrett’S Esophagus inVeteran Patients with and Without GerdSymptoms Undergoing OutpatientColonoscopy M1289
Esophagus/Endoscopy: Barrett’s esophagus, therapyA Promising New Combined Treatment Modality
for Barrett’S Esophagus Containing Early
Neoplasia: Endoscopic Resection Followed ByStep-Wise Circumferential and FocalRadiofrequency Energy Ablation M1323
A Randomized Prospective Trial Comparing theCap-Technique and Multi-Band MucosectomyTechnique for Piecemeal Endoscopic Resectionin Barrett’S Esophagus 232
Application of Duette Multi-Band Mucosectomyfor Endoluminal Resection in the United States M1325
Are Patients with “Low Risk” SubmucosalInvasion of Early Barrett’S Carcinoma Eligiblefor Curative Endoscopic Therapy? Outcomes ofEndoscopic Therapy and Surgery in 80 Patientswith Suspected Or Definite Diagnosis ofSubmucosal Barrett’ 234
Burn, Freeze Or Photo-Ablate? ComparativeSymptom Profile in Patients with Barrett’SHigh Grade Dysplasia Undergoing EndoscopicAblation M1322
Comparative Outcomes of PhotodynamicTherapy and Radiofrequency Ablation for theTreatment of Barrett’S Esophagus with HighGrade Dysplasia M1317
Confocal Laser Microscopy (Clm) GuidedEndoscopic Mucosal Resection in Barrett’SEsophagus with High Grade Dysplasia M1316
Does Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (Emr)Affect Subsequent Esophagectomy ? M1307
Efficacy and Safety of Band Ligator AssistedMucosal Resection to Completely RemoveBarrett’S Esophagus with High GradeDysplasia Or Early Cancer M1308
Endoscopic Cryotherapy Ablation Is Safe andWell-Tolerated in Barrett’s Esophagus, Esopha-geal Dysplasia, and Esophageal Cancer 235
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection UsingMucosectome for Adenocarcinoma ofEsophagogastric Junction and Gastric Cardia M1313
How Adequate Is Endoscopic Inspection of aBarrett’S Esophagus with Early Neoplasia ByExpert Endoscopists? An International Multi-Center Study with Complete HistologicalCorrelation of the Whole Barrett’S Segment M1311
Interim Analysis of Barrett’S EsophagusEradication By Radiofrequency Ablation M1321
Invasive Cancer in Endoscopic MucosalResection Specimens of Non-Nodular Barrett’sEsophagus: Implications for Ablative Therapy M1312
Low Flow Co2-Cryotherapy for High RiskBarrett’S Esophagus (Be) Patients with HighGrade Dysplasia and Early Adenocarcinoma: aPilot Trial of Feasibility and Safety a Pilot Trialof Feasibility and Safety M1318
Low Rate of Invasive Cancer in PatientsUndergoing Mucosectomy for Barrett’SEsophagus (Be) and High Grade Dysplasia(Hgd) Or Intramucosal Carcinoma (Imc) 236
Multifocal High-Grade Dysplasia (Mfhgd) inBarrett’S Esophagus Is Associated withAdenocarcinoma in Patients UndergoingEndoscopic Mucosal Resection (Emr) forBarrett’S Esophagus M1320
No Evidence of Aspirin Chemoprotection in Barrett’s Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus? M1314
Optimizing Photodynamic Therapy Outcomes Bythe Determination of Mucosal PorfimerSodium Concentration in Patients withBarrett’S Dysplasia and Carcinoma M1315
Predictors and Quantitative Assessment ofIncomplete Response After Radiofrequency
Ablation for Dysplastic Barrett’S Esophagus:Analysis of Randomized Sham-ControlledClinical Trial (the Aim Dysplasia Trial) M1326
Predictors of Histopathologic ResponseFollowing Photodynamic Therapy of Barrett’SEsophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia OrIntramucosal Carcinoma M1319
Recurrence of Neoplasia After Ablation ofBarrett’S Esophagus (Be) M1306
Results of Cryospray Ablation for EsophagealHigh Grade Dysplasia (Hgd) and IntramucosalCancer (Imca) in High Risk Non-SurgicalPatients M1304
Safety Profile of Single Session CompleteBarrett’S Esophagus Endoscopic MucosalResection (Cbe-Emr) M1288
Stepwise Radical Endoscopic Resection forComplete Removal of Barrett’S Esophaguswith Early Neoplasia: An InternationalMulticenter Study M1303
Subsquamous Intestinal Metaplasia Is a CommonFinding in Ablation-NaïVe Patients withDysplastic Barrett’S Esophagus, andSignificantly Decreases in Prevalence AfterRadiofrequency Ablation M1305
Surgical Versus Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’SEsophagus with Intramucosal Neoplasia:Determinants of Treatment Modality in aTertiary Referral Center M1309
Esophagus/Endoscopy: Complications ofGERDDental Erosion in Patients Carrying of
Gastroesophageal Reflux Esophagitis M1327Prevalence of Complicated Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease and Barrett’S EsophagusAmong Racial Groups in a Multi-CenterConsortium M1328
Esophagus/Endoscopy: Esophageal neoplasiaAn Extracellular Matrix Scaffold for Esophageal
Stricture Prevention After Circumferential Emr M1330
Analysis of Clinical Outcomes of EsophagealStent Placement for Palliation of MalignantDysphagia M1351
Comparison of Endoscopic Stenting VersusSurgical Jejunostomy Tube for Maintainance ofNutrition and Dysphagia in Patients with aMalignant Esophageal Stricture ReceivingNeoadjuvant Chemoradiation M1339
Digestive Endoscopy Investigation in Patientswith Head and Neck Cancer for An EarlierDiagnosis and Treatment of the EsophagusCancer M1341
Does Daily Alcohol and/Or CigaretteConsumption Cause Low-Grade Dysplasia, aPrecursor of Esophageal Squamous CellCarcinoma? M1346
Endoluminal Resection (Elr) with the DuetteMulti-Band Mucosectomy System Is Safe,Efficacious and Enhances Diagnosis andStaging in Highly Dysplastic Barrett’S M1349
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Is a Safe and Effective Treatment for SuperficialEsophageal Cancer.First Results in a PrimaryHospital M1334
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection VersusEndoscopic Mucosal Resection in Managementof Superficial Squamous EsophagealNeoplasms M1350
Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing ExternalBeam Radiation After Placement of
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Self-Expandable Metal Stents (Sems): Is Therea Risk of Radiation Dose Enhancement? M1336
Esophageal Stents for Palliation of Malignant Dysphagia Due to ExtrinsicCompression M1352
Feasibility Study of a New PercutaneousEndoscopic Gastrostomy (Peg) Procedure, the“Direct Ideal Peg”, in Patients with AdvancedHead and Neck Cancer Or Esophageal Cancer M1361
Long Term Prognosis of Esd for the Superficial Esophageal Squamous CellCarcinoma M1329
Long-Term Outcome of Esophageal MucosalSquamous Cell Carcinoma WithoutLymphovascular Involvement After EndoscopicResection M1337
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients with SuperficialEsophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AfterEndoscopic Mucosal Resection (Emr) M1338
Multiple Lugol-Voiding Lesions As a Risk Factorfor a Second Primary Squamous CellCarcinoma in Patients with Esophageal Cancerand Head and Neck Cancer M1342
Natural History of the Esophageal Carcinoma -Prospective and Retrospective Study ByEndoscopy M1331
Novel Optical Imaging Techniques for Diagnosisof Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - aProspective Case Study On Detection ofEsophageal Squamous Cell Carcinomas UsingNbi Compared with Afi M1340
Novel Removable Internally Covered Self-Expanding Metal Esophageal Stent (Sems):Feasibility, Technique of Removal and TissueResponse in Humans M1343
Oesophageal Stenting for Malignancy: a UkPerspective M1348
Photodynamic Therapy in Superficial EsophagealCancer : a Comparison Between PatientsTreated in Primary Intent and Patients TreatedAs a Salvage Therapy After Local Failure ofChemoradiotherapy M1344
Predicting Submucosal Invasion for SuperficialEsophageal Cancer — Magnifying EndoscopyOr Eus? M1333
Prospective Randomized Comparison BetweenEmr and Esd for Endoscopic Removal ofSuperficial Esophageal Cancer M1347
Risk of Metachronous Multiple Intra-EsophagealCarcinomas After Endoscopic MucosalResection (Emr) for Esophageal Squamous CellCarcinoma (Escc) M1332
The Use of the Schiller Test in EsophagealMucosa for the Detection of Precursor Lesionsand Superficial Carcinoma, in Head and NeckCarcinoma M1335
Esophagus/Endoscopy: Esophagus otherA Study On the Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
of Muscularis Mucosal Esophageal Tumor M1354
Clinical Application of Endoscopic BalloonDilation in Esophageal Stricture Caused ByTreatment of Hypopharyngeal Cancer AfterFailure of Bougienage M1362
Comparison of Endoscopic Sclerosis withEndoscopic Band Ligation for Hemostasis ofActive Hemorrhage Elicited By Rupture ofEsophageal Varices M1353
Complete Esophageal Obstruction: a Case Seriesof a Rare Diagnosis Requiring InnovativeTreatment M1363
Dysphagia in Young Patients: Worth Having aLook? M1360
Endoscopic Removal of Oesophageal SelfExpanding Metal Stents - Is It Safe and Feasible ? M1364
Endotherapy of Upper Gi Anastomotic LeaksUsing a Modified Tygon Plastic Stent: Results ofa Large Single Center Series M1365
Experimental Model for Endoscopic StapledDiverticulotomy M1356
Feasibility and Safety of Endoscopic FullThickness Esophageal Wall Resection andDefect Closure in a Prospective Long TermSurvival Animal Study M1355
Fully Covered Removable Nitinol SelfExpandable Metal Stents (Sems) in BenignEsophageal Diseases: a Multicenter Analysis M1345
Gender Differences in Patients Presenting withDysphagia M1357
Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis inImmunocompetent Patients: a Case Seriesfrom Rhode Island Hospital M1367
Long-Term Results of Endoscopic InjectionSclerotherapy for Esophageal Varices in Adults:20-Year Prospective Evaluation M1359
Role of Proton Pump Inhibitor As a PredisposingFactor of Candida Esophagitis M1358
Screening for Esophageal Varices in End StageLiver Disease: Utility of Esophageal CapsuleEndoscopy M1370
Silicone-Covered Self-Expanding Polyester Stentsfor the Closure of Thoracic Anastomotic LeaksAfter Esophagectomy M1366
Strategy for Prophylactic Patients with RiskyEsophageal Varices Complicated withHepatocellular Carcinoma M1372
The Role of Narrow Band Imaging in theDetection of Early Esophageal Varices. Doesthe Nbi Grade Varix Exist? InterobserverAgreement Using Narrow Band Imaging andWhite Light M1371
Underdiagnosed Esophageal Ulcers in PatientsTreated with Cardiac Catheter RadiofrequencyAblation for Atrial Fibrillation: Results of AnOngoing Prospective Trial 334
Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms andAssociated Disorders in Morbidly ObesePatients - a Prospective Study M1368
Utility of a Fully Covered Metal Stent for theTreatment of Benign Esophageal Conditions M1369
Esophagus/Endoscopy:Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)A Prospective Randomized Trial of Sham, Single
Dose Stretta and Double Dose Stretta for theTreatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(Gerd): One Year Follow-Up M1386
Characteristics of 24 Hour Multiple ChannelIntraluminal Ph-Impedance Reflux Testing (Mii-Ph) Following Endolumenal AntirefluxTherapy M1385
Dilated Intrapapillary Capillary Loops ByMagnifying Endoscopy: Usefulness forDiagnosis of Gerd 336
Effects of Endoscopic Full-Thickness PlicationOn Gerd Measured By Multichannel
Intraluminal Impedance Monitoring M1379
Efficacy of Intelligent Chromo Endoscopy forDetection of Minimal Mucosal Breaks inPatients with Typical Symptoms ofGastroesophageal Reflux Disease 335
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication for Gerd: 12-Month Multi-Center Study Results Using aMultiple Plication Technique M1376
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication for theTreatment of Gerd: Five Year Multi-CenterResults 332
Endoscopic Grading of Gastroesophageal FlapValve and Atrophic Gastritis Is Helpful toPredict Gastroesophageal Reflux M1374
Esophagitis: Analysis of ImmunohistochemicalExpression of the P53 Protein and Ki67 (Mib1)Antigen in the Squamous Epithelium of theEsophagus in Patients with Gerd and ChronicEsophagitis M1380
Histopathology of the EndoscopicEsophagogastric Junction in Patients with Gerd M1378
Impact of Age On Symptoms ofGastroesophageal Reflux Disease M1381
Increased Cox-2 Expression of EsophagealSquamous Epithelium in the Patients withReflux Esophagitis M1377
Long-Term Outcome of EndoluminalGastroplication (Elgp) for the Treatment ofGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd): theFirst Multicenter Trial in Japan M1373
Outcome of Difficult Patients with SevereGastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treated ByEndoscopic Gastroplication M1375
Risk Factor of Erosive Esophagitis for Adults withNormal Z-Line in Korea M1384
The Association Between Cholecystectomy andGastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms 333
The Effect of Pantoprazole Versus Placebo OnGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd)Related Symptoms Other Than Heartburn M1383
The Prevalence of Erosive Esophagitis AmongPatients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin in Japan M1382
The Reliability of Ultra-Thin Endoscope forDiagnosis of Milder Form of EsophagitisCompared to Standard Endoscope 337
OtherA Practical Approach and Medicolegal
Implications Sp335Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus (Bc09) Sp751Access for Enteral Feeding Sp888Access for Enteral Feeding Sp899Advanced Imaging Sp158Advances in Esophageal Therapies and
Beyond Sp360Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets - Rationale for
Appropriate Therapy Sp334Anticoagulation and Anti-Platelet
Management Sp912Approach to Occult Bleeding and Suspected
Small Bowel Lesions Sp889Approach to Occult Bleeding and Suspected
Small Bowel Lesions Sp900Approach to the Difficult Bile Duct Stone Sp890Approach to the Difficult Bile Duct Stone Sp901Approach to the Resistant Polyp Sp891Approach to the Resistant Polyp Sp902Avoiding and Managing the Poor Colon
Prep Sp911Bariatric Surgery Complications Sp892Bariatric Surgery Complications Sp903Basil Hirschowitz Lecture: the Future of
Endoprosthetic Technology Sp740Biliary & Pancreatic Ercp Sp603Biliary Endoprosthetics Sp743Biliary Recanalization Using a Magnetic
Compression Device Sp311
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Biliary Therapeutic Techniques andTechnologies: the Cutting Edge Sp482
Bleeding: When to Endoscope Sp893Bleeding: When to Endoscope Sp904Bringing Quality Measurement to Your
Practice Sp446Capsule Endoscopy (Ie02) Sp361Case Topic: Acute Gi Bleeding in the
High-Risk Patient Sp884Case Topic: Barrett’S Esophagus Sp914Case Topic: Cystic Lesions of the
Pancreas Sp745Challenging Cases: What Would the
Experts Do? Sp684Choledocho-Duodenostomy Using a
Magnetic Compression Device Sp312Choledocho-Duodenstomy Using An
Eus-Guided Compression Coil Sp313Colonic Endoprosthetics Sp744Colonoscopic Full-Thickness Resection
Before Endoluminal Colon Surgery Sp332Colonoscopy Sp362Colonoscopy: Optimizing Performance
(Bc05) Sp750Colonoscopy: Who, When, How and
Why (Bc10) Sp491Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance:
How, Who and How Often? Sp749Colorectal Endoprosthetics Sp237Conclusion Sp922Course Introduction/General Ars Sp739Ddw Nurses Program (Part 2) Sp455Do Sodium Phosphate Preps for
Colonoscopy Still Make Sense? Sp729Endocytoscopy and Confocal
Endomicroscopy Sp266Endoluminal Tissue Approximation and
Perforation Closure Sp602Endoscopic Ablation: Patient Selection Sp680Endoscopic and Molecular Imaging for the
Future: the Biomedical Engineer’s Wish List Sp268
Endoscopic Closure of Colonic Perforations AfterEmr Or Esd for Early Colon Cancer Sp330
Endoscopic Management of a Windsock”“Diverticulum” Sp327
Endoscopic Management of Chronic Pancreatitis Sp894
Endoscopic Management of Chronic Pancreatitis Sp905
Endoscopic Management of Complications ofBariatric Surgery Sp232
Endoscopic Management of PancreaticPseudocysts Sp895
Endoscopic Management of PancreaticPseudocysts Sp906
Endoscopic Mucosal Resections and Beyond Sp824
Endoscopic Muscosal Resection Sp917Endoscopic Resection: Diagnostic Or
Therapeutic? Sp682Endoscopic Stapled Cystgastrostomy Sp310Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Early
Gastric Cancer Using Magnetic Anchor Sp324
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using a Ball-Tip Bipolar Needle Knife for LargeColorectal Tumors Sp331
Endoscopic Therapy of Afferent Loop Syndrome Sp328
Endoscopic Transgastric PancreaticNecrosectomy Sp308
Endoscopic Transgastric PancreaticNecrosectomy Using a Forward ViewingEchoendoscope Sp309
Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus): Outside theEnvelope (Bc01) Sp274
Endoscopic Ultrasound (Eus): Staging andDiagnostic Roles (Bc06) Sp488
Ercp in Pancreatic Disease: Improving Impact Sp483
Ercp: Cases and Controversies (Bc02) Sp275Ercp: How to Avoid Disasters and Optimize
Success (Bc07) Sp489Ercp: Optimizing Cannulation Success
(Bc11) Sp752Ercp: Taking On the Pancreas (Bc08) Sp490Esd for Circumferential Barrett’s Esophageal
Cancer Sp321Esophageal En Bloc Mucosectomy Sp322Esophageal Endoprosthetics Sp235Esophageal Stricture Management Sp741Eus Sp604Eus Angiography Sp687Eus for Colorectal Pathology Sp896Eus for Colorectal Pathology Sp907Eus-Guided Fiducial Placement for Treatment of
Pancreatic Cancer with StereotaticRadiosurgery Sp314
Evidence Based Use of Antibiotics in EndoscopicPractice Sp333
Extreme Endoscopy…the Future of BariatricSurgery Sp234
Extreme Stenting 101: (a) Managing the Difficult Complication, (B) New Frontiers in Stenting Sp238
Foreign Body Management Sp918Gi Bleeding: Endoscopic Control of Bleeding
from the Gi Tract (Bc03) Sp276Grading Prep Quality: Implications for Follow-Up
Sp731Hemostasis Sp916High Resolution, Fluorescence and Contrast
Enhanced Endoscopy (Nbi-Afi, Fice, EpkiSystems) Sp265
How I Use Molecular Markers in the EndoscopicEvaluation of the Indeterminate BiliaryStricture Sp354
How Will Gastroenterologists Get to Do Notes™ Sp533
Human Notes Transgastric Cholecystectomy Sp317
Imaging in Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Whenand How to Look and Look Again Sp269
Improvements in the Standard Colonoscope Sp440
Improving the Histological Diagnosis of Barrett’sNeoplasia Sp681
Inauguration of 2008-2009 President Sp764Infection Control Sp910Inflammatory Diseases: Ulcers to Atrophy Sp438Innovations in Endoscopic
Ultrasonography Sp267Interventional Biliary Eus Sp685Introduction Sp307Introduction Sp589Introduction Sp879Is There a Role for Molecular Markers
in the Diagnosis of PancreaticobiliaryDiseases? Sp353
J. Edward Berk, Md, Fasge State-of-the-ArtEndowed Lecture: New ColonoscopyTechniques Sp762
Jack a. Vennes, Md and Stephen E. Silvis, MdState-of-the-Art Endowed Lecture: Notes:Where We Are Going and Where Are WeGoing? Sp765
Keynote Lecture: What Tools Do I Need to Bethe Best? Sp880
Legal Issues for the Gastroenterologist Sp887
Look, Light and Listen: Latest in EndoscopicBiliary Diagnostics Sp481
Luminal Stents: What Is the Best Approach?(Bc12) Sp753
Measuring Quality in Endoscopy Sp885Minimizing Ercp Complications Sp913Models for the Use of Deep Sedation Sp882Molecular-Based Imaging of Gi
Malignancy Sp352Monitoring and Patient Controlled
Analgesia Sp883Mucosal Ablation Techniques Sp683Natural Orifice Endoscopic Transgastric Distal
Pancreatectomy Sp316Nbi, Confocal, and High-Resolution
Imaging Sp920New Insights Into Epidemiology and
Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Sp590
New Technologies for Colonic Imaging Sp921Notes™ Technology Development Update: Hot
Off the Press! Sp534Notes: What Is the Future? Sp919Novel Endoscopic and Minimally-Invasive
Approaches to Management of CysticPancreatic Lesions Sp271
Obscure Gi Bleeding: No Longer Obscure Sp437Optimal Management of Eosinophilic
Esophagitis: 2008 Sp592P4p in the Private Sector: Challenges and
Opportunities Sp444Pancreatic Cyst Sampling and Fluid Analysis:
Doing It Safely and Making It Count Sp270Pancreatic Neoplasia: the Argument for
Screening and Surveillance Sp748Peg-Els: Does Low Risk Equal Optimal
Prep? Sp730Pitfalls and Pearls in the Diagnosis of
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Sp591Polypectomy Complications: Optimal
Management Strategies Sp280Polypectomy: Issues and Answers Sp281Polyps: the Endoscopist Owns Them
All! (Bc04) Sp277Presidential Address: Endoscopy: Past, Present,
and Future Sp763Quality Benchmarking for Endoscopy Sp445Quality Colonoscopy: Technical Aspects
and Optimal Post-Polypectomy Follow-UpIntervals Sp278
Recipient: Endoscopic Papillectomy for Tumorsof the Major Duodenal Papilla Sp319
Recipient: Endoscopic Treatments of EarlyEsophageal Cancer and Early Neoplasia inBarrett’s Esophagus Sp320
Removal of Foreign Body Material from theBariatric Patient: a Unique Challenge for theGastroenterologist Sp326
Robotics and Notes™ - a Good Marriage Or Just Hype? Sp535
Scoping the Entire Small Bowel Sp442Screening for High-Risk Pre-Malignant
Lesions Sp746Setting Up An Endoscopic Database Sp897Setting Up An Endoscopic Database Sp908Skill-Independent Endoscopy Sp441Small Bowel Bleeding Sp915Small Bowel Imaging Sp363Spectrum of Contemporary Notes Gastrotomy
Closures: How We Do It Sp315State Level Action and Your Gi Practice Sp546State-of-the-Art Lecture: Barrett’s Esophagus:
Who Is At Risk and Who Needs Ablation Sp336State-of-the-Art Lecture: Comfort, Control and
Cost in Endoscopy Sp447
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State-of-the-Art Lecture: Diagnostic Approach toSmall Bowel Disease in Children Sp338
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Endoscopic SedationChoices Sp766
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Endoscopic Ultrasoundin 2008 Sp691
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Enhanced Imaging: Seethe Future Sp600
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Enhancing PolypDetection Sp486
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Evolving ColonoscopicTherapy Sp358
State-of-the-Art Lecture: How Can I Find MorePolyps? Sp692
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Improving ColonoscopyOutcomes Sp356
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Improving Outcomes inBiliary Endoscopy Sp549
State-of-the-Art Lecture: New Frontiers inTherapeutic Eus Sp878
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Notes 2008: Reality OrFantasy? Sp734
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Screening High-RiskMinorities Sp337
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Evidence-basedManagement of Acute Upper GI Bleeding Sp357
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Endosurgery: AParadigm Shift Sp487
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Current Trends in EarlyUpper GI Cancer Sp598
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Visualization of the Biliopancreatic Ducts: Is seeingBelieving? Sp733
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Tbd Sp877State-of-the-Art Lecture: Timing of Endoscopy
and Outcomes in Upper Gi Bleeding Sp485State-of-the-Art Lecture: Translational Eus Sp599State-of-the-Art Lecture: Update in Small Bowel
Imaging: Capsule Endoscopy, Balloon-AssistedEnteroscopy, and Ct Enteroscopy Sp548
State-of-the-Art Lecture: What Do We KnowAbout the Natural History of Gerd? Sp448
Stents for the Gastric Outlet and Small Bowel Sp236
Success and Safety in Eus Sp898Success and Safety in Eus Sp909Successful Treatment of a Completely
Obstructed Anastomotic Stricture Using aPrototype Forwarding Viewing Echoendoscope Sp329
Summary Sp593Surgical Management of Complications of
Bariatric Surgery Sp233Surgical Management of Cystic Pancreatic
Lesions: Some, None Or All? Sp272Surveillance Endoscopy in Barrett’s Esophagus:
Should We Do It and How? Sp747The Act of Inaction - Constipation At the Political
Level Sp547The Alphabet Soup of P4p: Cms, Pqri & U Sp443The American Approach Sp532The Asian Approach Sp531The Cutting Edge of Endoscopic
Dissection Sp323The Difficult Polyp: Polypectomy Do’s and
Don’Ts Sp279The European Approach Sp530The Future of Endoscopic Molecular Markers in
the Evaluation and Diagnosis ofPancreaticobiliary Diseases Sp355
The International Human Experience withNotes™: from Europe to Latin America Sp536
The Trickle Down Affect - How Notes™ WillAdvance Therapeutic Endoscopy Sp537
Therapeutic Pancreatic Eus Sp686Training in New Procedures Sp886Treatment of Weight Regain Following Gastric
Bypass Surgery: Endoscopic Techniques forRevision of the Gastrojejunal Anastamosis andGastric Pouch Sp325
Tumors: Not to Be Missed Sp439Ugi Endoprosthetics Sp742Understanding Moderate Sedation Sp881Washington and the Gastroenterologist - Now
What? Sp545Why Should I Care About Bowel
Preparation? Sp728Winner: Image Enhanced Endoscopy Sp318
Outcomes in Endoscopy/Endoscopy:Cost-effectiveness/economic modelingClinical and Economic Impacts of a Tertiary
Referral Colonoscopic PolypectomyService(Trcps) 259
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Mrcp, Eus andErcp in Patients with SuspectedCholedocolithiasis T1513
Optimal Screening Intervals for Individuals with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer T1514
The Cost-Effectiveness of High-Dose IntravenousProton Pump Inhibition Administered AfterEndoscopic Hemostasis Using Quality-Adjusted Life Years As Unit of Effectiveness T1515
Outcomes in Endoscopy/Endoscopy:Database StudiesA Cohort-Based Study of Missed and New
Cancers After Gastroscopy 662Bolus Dosing for Moderate Sedation Reduces
Procedure Time During Colonoscopy T1532Bolus Dosing for Moderate Sedation Reduces
Procedure Time DuringEsophagogastroduodenoscopy (Egd) T1531
Complication Rate of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyProcedures At a Community Hospital T1519
Comprehensive Colonoscopy Quality in a Community Gastroenterology Practice T1524
Does Endoscopic Therapy of Bleeding PepticUlcers Influence Need for Repeat Endoscopy? 267
Does Type of Sedation Affect Cecal Intubationand Polyp Detection Rates? T1526
Early Endoscopy in Nonvariceal Upper GiHemorrhage: Prevalence and Outcome in aPopulation-Based Sample 437
Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation to Treat StrictureCaused By Circumferential Resection of theGastric Antrum By Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection T1525
Ercp-Related Perforations: Analysis of Patient-Outcome After Ercp in Over 2700 Patients T1523
Incomplete Colonoscopy: Rate and Associated Factors At a Va Medical Center Endoscopy Unit T1533
Localization, Efficacy of Therapy, and Outcomesof Dieulafoy Lesions of the Gi Tract - the UtSouthwestern Gi Bleed Team Experience 433
Management of Gastrojejunal AnastomoticStricture After Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y GastricBypass T1518
Outcomes Following Gastrostomy: RadiologicallyInserted Vs. Percutaneous EndoscopicGastrostomy T1521
Outcomes of Endoscopic Ampullectomy in theElderly T1529
Predicting Outcomes Following GastrostomyInsertion Using the Sheffield GastrostomyScore. a Prospectively Devised Scoring Systemwith a Validation Cohort T1522
Predictive Risk Factors for Rebleeding andThirty-Day Mortality After EndoscopicHemostasis in Elderly Bleeding Peptic UlcerPatients T1530
Propofol Vs. Meperidine/Midazolam Sedation forScreening Colonoscopy: Improved QualityIndicators T1520
Race and Gender Differences in SurveillanceParticipation After Polyp Detection On InitialColonoscopy T1528
Repeat Colonoscopy Guideline AdherenceFollowing Screening and Surveillance Exams in a Community Gastroenterology Practice T1516
Simply Recording Colonoscopy Withdrawal TimeIncreases Polyp Detection Rate 262
The Effect of the 2001 Change in State andNational Colon Cancer Screening Policy At aLarge Academic City Hospital On Colon Polypand Cancer Detection T1527
The Mid-Term Clinical Outcome of Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection(Esd) T1550
Use of Nafamostat Mesilate and GabexateMesylate in the Prevention of Post-ErcpPancreatitis and Risk Factor Analysis : aProspective, Randomized Trial T1549
Outcomes in Endoscopy/Endoscopy:Meta-analysis/Systematic ReviewHow Accurate Is Endoscopic Ultrasound in
Staging Perirectal Nodal Invasion By RectalCancers? a Meta-Analysis and SystematicReview T1535
Impact of Endoscopist’St Experience On SuccessRate of En-Bloc and En Bloc-Cure of LargeColorectal Polyps By Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection: a Meta-Analysis and SystematicReview T1537
Prophylactic Octreotide for Prevention of Post-Ercp Pancreatitis: a Meta-Analysis T1534
Propofol Vs. Traditional Sedation Agents forColonoscopy: a Meta-Analysis T1538
Recommendation for the Current EndoscopicTechnique in the Surveillance of Hnpcc GeneCarriers T1536
The Efficacy of Argon Plasma Coagulation forGastric Adenoma T1540
Outcomes in Endoscopy/Endoscopy:Other OutcomesA Method for Endoscopic Obturation of Gastric
Varices That Maximizes Effectiveness WithoutRisks of Systemic Embolization 268
Acupuncture for Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy in Adults: a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial T1552
Are “High Risk” Features Associated withIncreased Gastrointestinal Pathology inPatients Aged Less Than 50 Years withDyspepsia? 663
Assessing Ercp Degrees-of-Difficulty Pre-Procedurally: How Accurate Are We? T1568
Assessment of Efficacy, Short-Term Outcome andPredictive Factors of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate(Histoacryl) Injection for Bleeding GastricVarices (Bgv) in Hispanic Population T1566
Association of Colonoscopic Findings andClinical Symptoms of Intestinal Involvement in Behcet’S Disease T1565
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Changing Colonoscopy Performance to Meet the Quality Indicator of WithdrawalTime: Results of a Clinic-Based ImprovementIntervention 242a
Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time and Risk ofNeoplasia On Follow-Up Colonoscopy: Resultsfrom Va Cooperative Study Program 380 261
Comparison of Effectiveness of InterventionalEndoscopy in Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Accordingto the Timing of Endoscopy T1560
Comparison of the Outcome of EndoscopicSubmucosal Dissection (Esd) Using SodiumHyaluronate and Needle-Knife VersusEndoscopic Aspiration Mucosectomy (Eam) for Esophageal Squamous Cell Neoplasm T1553
Diagnostic Yield of Colonoscopy in ColorectalCancer Screening Among Under 50-Year-OldSubjects T1564
Documentation of Complete Colonoscopy; CanWe Do It Better? T1561
Does Abnormal Computed Tomography of theGastrointestinal (Gi) Tract Correlate withEndoscopic Findings? T1554
Does Size Really Matter? a Prospective Study toEvaluate Body Habitus and Difficulty Level ofColonoscopy T1551
Effectiveness of Video Capsule Endoscopy (Vce)and Double Balloon Enteroscopy (Dbe) inDiagnosis and Treatment of Small BowelPathology T1546
Efficacy of Endoscopic Variceal Ligation forEsophageal Varices in Patients withHepatocellular Carcinoma, Comparison with Patients Without HepatocellularCarcinoma T1559
Endoscopic Dilation of GastrojejunalAnastomotic Strictures After LaparoscopicGastric Bypass. Predictors of Initial Failure T1542
Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe and Effective in theAssessment and Management of ComplicationsFollowing Gastric Bypass Surgery T1556
How Accurately Do Patients Report TheirColonoscopy Results? T1563
Intravenous Metoclopramide to IncreaseMucosal Visualization During Endoscopy in Patients with Acute Upper GastrointestinalBleeding: a Randomized, Controlled Study T1558
Is Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Safe in the Setting of Recent Coronary Artery Reperfusion Therapy? : a Pilot Study T1567
Mandated Screening of All Veterans for ColorectalCancer: the Fobt Versus the C-Scope 260
Modified Sandwich Method in EndoscopicCyanoacrylate Injection: An Attempt toDecrease Ectopic Embolism T1548
Non-Aggressive Cystoscopy-GuidedDebridement and Vigorous Irrigation for the Treatment of Organized PancreaticNecroses T1539
Outcomes of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection(Esd) in Colorectal Neoplasms Over 3 Years inKorea T1569
Oval Cup Forceps Versus Serrated Jaw Forceps inGastric Biopsy T1557
Patient Acceptance, Convenience and Efficacy ofOne-Day Versus Two-Day Colonoscopy BowelPreparation T1555
Propofol Sedation in Colonoscopy: BolusAdministered By a Nurse (Ban) Vs PumpContinuous Infusion (Pci) Controlled By theEndoscopist. It Is Possible to Replace theNurse? T1562
Prospective Evaluation of the Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract in Young Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia 432
Quality Polyp Resection in Colonoscopy: Are WeAchieving Polyp Clearance? 258
Retrograde/Antegrade (“Rendezvous”)Endotherapy of Complete EsophagealOcclusion T1543
Retrospective Observational Study of PatientsAdmitted with Acute Upper Gi Bleed 434
The Effect of Periodic Monitoring On ScreeningColonoscopy Withdrawal Times, PolypDetection Rates and Patient Satisfaction Scores 263
The Impact of Annual Procedure Volume andSpecialty On Colonoscopy Quality T1547
The Risk of Re-Bleeding After An Index Gi Bleedin Patients On Anticoagulation T1541
Therapeutic Outcome in 1000 Cases ofEndoscopic Submucosal Dissection (Esd) forEarly Gastric Neoplasms; Korean Esd StudyGroup (Kesg) Multi-Center Study 660
Timing of Urgent Endoscopy for UpperGastrointestinal Bleeding According to ClinicalCriteria: a Prospective Study T1545
Videocapsule Versus Push Enteroscopy inPatients with Obscure Gi Bleeding: PlannedInterim Analysis of An Outcomes Rct T1517
Which Endoscopic Resection Method Is Best toTreat Small Esophageal Cancers? 661
Outcomes in Endoscopy/Endoscopy:Quality of LifeA Fully-Covered Stent (Alimaxx-E™) for the
Palliation of Dysphagia from Esophageal and Gastric Cardia Cancer: a Prospective Study T1572
Colon Cancer in Va Octogenarians with PreviousC-Scope But New Symptoms: Is Another C-Scope Indicated? T1570
Drainage Percutaneous Endoscopic GastrostomyTube Placement in the Setting of Ascites 330
Palliation for Malignant Gastric OutletObstruction: a Prospective Quality of LifeStudy T1573
Quality of Life After Esophagectomy andEndoscopic Therapy for Barrett’S Esophaguswith High-Grade Dysplasia Or Intra-MucosalCarcinoma T1574
Requesting Outside Hospital Endoscopy RecordsBefore Repeating C-Scopes in Va Patients:Does the Delay Cause Harm? T1571
Pediatric Endoscopy/Endoscopy: OtherpediatricSafety, Feasibility and Usefulness of Rectal
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (Eus) forPediatric Anal and Perianal Complaints T1575
Video Capsule Endoscopy in Paediatric Peutz-Jegher’S Syndrome: a Blinded Comparisonwith Barium Follow-Through for the Detectionand Management of Small-Bowel Polyps T1576
Pediatric Endoscopy/Endoscopy:PediatricDouble-Balloon Enteroscopy: a Pediatric
Experience T1580Esophageal Polyps in Pediatric Patients
Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 245
Impact On Management of Small IntestinalDisorders By Wireless Capsule Endoscopy in
Young Children Less Than Age 8: a EuropeanMulticenter Study 247
Is Gastroscope Better Than Colonoscope inPediatric Colonoscopy? T1581
Ketamine Versus Midazolam/Fentanyl Sedationfor Pediatric Endoscopy: Comparison of PatientMovement, Need for Restraint and Vocalizationof Distress 244
Outcomes of Work-Up for Suspected Sphincterof Oddi Dysfunction in Children T1577
Per-Oral Suturing As a Potential Treatment forAdolescent Obesity - a Pilot Investigation of 12 Patients with 6-Months Follow-Up 243
Risks and Efficacy of Errcp in Infants withObstructive Jaundice T1578
The Detection of Small Intestinal Pathology ByWireless Capsule Endoscopy in Young ChildrenLess Than Age 8 Years T1579
The Prevalence of Obesity in Children andAdolescence with Gastro-Esophageal RefluxDisease: a Clinical-Based Study T1583
Therapeutic Ercp in Children with BiliaryComplications Following Liver Transplantation T1582
Use of a Adult Gastroscope with a DistallyAttached Cap Is Highly Effective for TotalColonoscopy in Young Pediatric Patients T1584
Wireless Capsule Retention in Pediatric Patients - What We Have Learned 246
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Endoscopic therapy of the small intestineAdenomatous Vs Non-Adenomatous Ampullary
Lesions. 10 Year Results from a Single ReferralCenter T1585
Feasibility of Interventional Double-BalloonEnteroscopy After Small Bowel ReconstructiveSurgery T1586
Successful Endoscopic Balloon Dilation Therapy with Infliximab for Crohn’S Strictures T1666
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Gastric neoplasiaAn Experience for Investigation of Follow-Up
Strategy for Incomplete Esd At Single Institute T1689
Analysis of Predictive Factors Related to LymphNode Metastasis in Patients withUndifferentiated Early Gastric Cancers T1684
Argon Plasma Coagulation Therapy for EarlyGastric Cancer Is Effective and OperatorIndependent T1685
Balloon Dilation for Benign EsophagojejunalAnastomotic Stricture After Total Gastrectomyfor Gastric Cancer T1686
Clinical Significance of Expression of Cox-2 andCadherin in Gastric Cancer T1694
Comparison of Endoscopic and Surgical Removalfor Gastric Subepithelial Tumors Arising fromMuscularis Propria Layer T1683
Comparison of Uncovered and Covered Stent forEndoscopic Treatment of Inoperable MalignantGastroduodenal Obstruction T1692
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection forUndifferentiated Early Gastric Cancer -Differential Approach Between PoorlyDifferentiated Adenocarcinoma and SignetRing Cell Carcinoma - T1691
Feasibility of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissectionfor Early Gastric Cancer Arising from RemnantStomach, Compared with ConventionalEndoscopic Mucosal Resection T1680
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Is Narrow Band Imaging with MagnifyingEndoscopy Useful for the Estimate of TumorLateral Extent Before Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection for Early Gastric Cancer? - aRetrospective Analysis Compared withChromoendoscopy - T1682
Local Recurrence Rate of Gastric Cancer in Ten Years’ Follow Up After EndoscopicMucosal Resection: a Retrospective Cohort Study T1688
Long-Term Results of Endoscopic Resection in Early Gastric Cancer: the WesternExperience T1679
Pathologic Relationship and Clinical Significanceof Magnifying Endoscopy in Scar Lesions AfterEndoscopic Mucosal Resection for EarlyGastric Neoplasm: Prospective Studies inEndoscopy Follow Up T1690
Prognosis of Patients with Early Gastric CancerWho Underwent Additional Gastrectomy After Incomplete Endoscopic MucosalResection 664
Safety and Efficacy of Carbon Dioxide (Co2)Insufflation During Endoscopic SubmucosalDissection (Esd) for Gastric Cancer UnderPropofol Sedation: a Randomized, ControlledTrial T1687
Should Every Low Grade Gastric Adenoma BeResected? T1681
The Changing Balance of Gastric Polyps: a Studyof 5,972 Patients 665
Validity of Magnify Nbi for Gastric IntestinalMetaplasia Targeted Biopsy T1693
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Nonvariceal UGI bleedingA Validation and Comparison of the Blatchford,
Pre-Endoscopic Baylor and Clinical RockallScoring Systems in Predicting the Need forTherapeutic Endoscopy (Te) in Patients withUpper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (Ugih) T1596
Adherent Clots- to Treat Or Not to Treat? T1589Analysis of Cause of Death in Peptic Ulcer
Bleeding Patients: Study of a Cohort of 10,451 Cases 436
Applicability of the Rockall Scoring System andPrediction of Rebleeding and Mortality AfterCombined Pharmacologic and EndoscopicTreatment of High-Risk Bleeding Peptic Ulcers T1590
Argon Plasma Coagulation Vs. Bipolar ElectroCoagulation in the Endoscopic Treatment ofBleeding Peptic Gastroduodenal Ulcers(Results of Ongoing Prospective RandomizedTrial) T1593
Decline of Incidence and Mortality of PepticUlcer Bleeding Between 1983-85 and 2002-04:a Population-Based Study in the Treviso Area(North-East Italy) 435
Depth of Hemoclip Attachment, Tissue Injury, &Fibrosis After Hemostasis of Bleeding AcuteCanine Gastric Ulcers in a RandomizedControlled Study T1594
Depth of Hemoclipping, Gross Injury, HistologicInflammation & Fibrosis with DifferentHemoclips Or Mpec in a RandomizedHemostasis Study of Chronic Canine Ulcers T1588
Do Clinical Characteristics Predict Small Bowel Angiodysplasias On Capsule Endoscopy? 547
Effect of High Dose Oral Rabeprazole OnRecurrent Bleeding After Endoscopic
Treatment of Bleeding Peptic Ulcers: aPreliminary Report T1598
For Severe Ugi Hemorrhage Doppler Ultrasound Probe Is More Accurate for Risk Stratification and Helpful for Complete Endoscopic Hemostasis Than Lesion Stigmata Alone 264
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (Gave) to PreventBleeding-Induced Anemia in Patients withPortal Hypertension T1597
Hemostasis of Very High Risk Patients withSevere Non-Variceal Ugi HemorrhageComparing Injection-Hemoclipping withInjection-Mpec 882
Predictors of Outcome for Patients with GiBleeding Attending An Urban Tertiary Hospital T1592
Rockall Risk Stratification of Non-Variceal UpperGi Bleed in a Community Teaching Hospitaland Its Accuracy in the Setting of Pro-Hemorrhagic Medications T1591
The Significance of Initial Values of BloodPressure and Heart Rate in the Evaluation of Prognosis in Patients with Acute Bleeding in the Upper Part of Gastrointestinal Tract T1595
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Other imaging techniques of the stom-ach and small intestineComputed Virtual Chromoendoscopy:
Usefulness for Identification of HistologicallyNormal Mucosa in the Gastric Corpus T1606
Correlation of Ct Enterography (Cte) andCapsule Endoscopy (Ce) Findings in PatientsBeing Evaluated for Suspected Small Bowel(Sb) Disease 546
Diagnostic Yield of Capsule Endoscopy inElderly Patients with Obscure Gi Bleedingand Predictive Factors of Rebleeding: a Prospective Multicenter Study of the Angh Group T1607
Endoscopic Microvascular Architecture of theGastric Mucosa with Portal Hypertension OnNarrow Band Imaging T1605
Enhanced Diagnostic Yield with Increased Small Bowel Transit Time During CapsuleEndoscopy T1602
Interobserver Agreement On Interpretation ofCapsule Endoscopy Findings Based OnCapsule Endoscopy StructuredTerminology(Cest): the Korean Gut ImageStudy Group, Multi-Center Study T1604
Is Capsule Endoscopy Helpful As a DiagnosticTool in the Evaluation of Non BleedingIndications? T1600
Location and Distribution of ArteriovenousMalformations in the Small Bowel Based OnCapsule Endoscopy As An Aid to DetermineAnterograde Vs Retrograde Approach forBalloon Enteroscopy 548
Predictors for Small Bowel Tumours in CapsuleEndoscopy: Are There Any? T1601
Prospective Evaluation of Patients Referred forObscure Bleeding: How Many Patients ActuallyHave Small Bowel Bleeding? Update At OneYear T1603
The Effectiveness of Asynchronous Tele-Endoscopy forEsophagogastroduodenoscopy T1599
Value of Chromo-Magnification Endoscopy andTargeted Biopsies in the Diagnosis of CeliacDisease with Previously Negative Histology: aPreliminary Study T1608
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG)A New Device for the Introducer Percutaneous
Endoscopic Gastrostomy Technique T1612A New Technique for Direct Percutaneous
Endoscopic Jejunostomy Using DoubleBalloon Endoscopy and Magnetic Anchors in aPorcine Model T1609
Charlson Comorbidity Index As a Predictor ofPercutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Peg)Placement in 21,558 Noncancer MedicarePatients with Alzheimer’S Dementia T1615
Endoscopic and Histopathologic CharacteristicsSuggesting Coexisting Focus of High GradeAdenoma Or Cancer in the Cases DiagnosedAs Low Grade Gastric Adenoma By ForcepsBiopsy T1613
Nasopharyngeal Selective Decolonization Is NotAn Effective Measure to Prevent PercutaneousEndoscopic Gastrostomy Infection - aRandomized Controlled Trial T1611
New Glycogel Wound Dressing Modality forPeristomal Peg Dressing: a Simple, Convenient,Economical and Better Option T1616
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy inPatients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:Role of Bipap-Ventilation T1618
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: AnEight-Year Prospective Follow Up T1617
Prospective Multicenter Long Term Follow UpResults of New Introducer PercutaneousEndoscopic Gastrostomy Method withGastropexy in 89 Patients T1610
Racial Disparities in Utilization and Timing ofPercutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Peg)Placement in 21,558 Noncancer MedicarePatients with Alzheimer’S Dementia T1614
Understanding Mortality After Gastrostomy TubeInsertion: Use of a Survival Model Based OnCo-Morbidity T1619
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Small bowel enteroscopyA New in Vitro Porcine Model for Spiral
Enteroscopy Training: the AkermanEnteroscopy Trainer T1626
A Pilot Study of Spiral Enteroscopy Using a NewDesign 48f Discovery Sb Overtube and theFujinon 200cm X 9.4mm Enteroscope T1625
A Pilot Study of Spiral Enteroscopy Using aNew Design 48f Discovery Sb Overtube and the Olympus 200 Cm X 9.2mmEnteroscope T1627
Additional Value of Distal Dbe in Patients withOccult Gi Bleeding and Normal Findings OnPrevious Incomplete Proximal Dbe T1633
Association Between Small Intestinal White Villiand Capsule Gastric Transit Time T1664
Capsule Endoscopy (Ce) Re-Assessment in aHigh Volume Center (Hvc) IdentifiesSignificant Misinterpretations of theCommunity Gastroenterologists (Cg)That MayImpact Clinical Care 545
Capsule Endoscopy Predicts the Success andRoute of Insertion for Double BalloonEnteroscopy T1624
Clinical Application of Omom CapsuleEndoscopy in China: a Review of 1,068 Cases T1630
Clinical Diagnosis of Small Bowel Metastasis inMalignant Melanoma T1628
Clinical Efficacy and Long-Term Follow-Up AfterEndoscopic Treatment with Double-Balloon
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Enteroscopy for Hemorrhagic Small IntestinalDiseases T1661
Clinical Impact of Double Balloon EndoscopyOn the Diagnosis of Malignant Small BowelTumors: a Single Center Experience T1641
Complications and More: Results of the GermanProspective Dbe-Database By the German DbeStudy Group T1620
Complications, Complete Examination Rate andGastrointestinal Transit Time of OmomCapsule Endoscopy: An Analysis with 1,068Cases T1631
Diagnosis and Endoscopic Therapy of Small-Intestinal Tumors Using Double BalloonEnteroscopy (Dbe) and VideocapsuleEndoscopy (Vce) T1645
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Impact of DoubleBalloon Enteroscopy in Patients with Crohn`SDisease T1654
Diagnostic Yield and Therapeutic Impact ofSingle Balloon Enteroscopy; a Series of 60Patients with Suspected Small Bowel Disease T1646
Diagnostic Yield of Video Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam Sb®) Outside the Small Bowel T1649
Double Balloon Enteroscopy Facilitates DirectPercutaneous Endoscopic JejunostomyPlacement T1635
Double Balloon Enteroscopy in Recipients of Simultaneous Enteric-Drainaged Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation - Initial Experience T1640
Double Balloon Enteroscopy in SuspectedCrohn’S Disease: the Kasid Multi-Center Trial T1663
Double Balloon Enteroscopy Is Highly Effective:the First 100 Cases At St. Mark’s Hospital,London T1651
Double Balloon Enteroscopy: a Leap Forward inthe Management of Small Bowel Crohn’sStrictures T1662
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy Two-YearExperience At a Single Tertiary Centre T1648
Effect of Procedural Factors On the Success Rate of Complete Double-Balloon Enteroscopy T1587
Estimation of the Depth of Double BalloonEnteroscopy (Dbe) Passage in the SmallIntestine: Is It Possible to Simplify the Process? T1622
Evaluation of the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis inPatients Investigated By Double BalloonEnteroscopy: Results of the ProspectiveClinical and Biological Evaluation of 40Consecutive Patients T1657
Factors Influencing the Diagnostic Yield ofCapsule Endoscopy (Ce) in Patients withObscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Ogib) T1623
Factors That Help Predict the Bleeding Source inPatients with Obscure GastrointestinalBleeding T1659
Frequency of Non-Small Bowel Etiologies of Obscure Gastroinestinal Bleeding in Patients Referred for Double BalloonEnteroscopy T1652
Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients withChronic Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage T1636
Indications and Diagnostic Yield of DoubleBalloon Enteroscopy in a Tertiary Care Setting:An Analysis of 527 Cases with Suspected SmallBowel Diseases T1643
Management of Small-Intestinal Polyps in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome By Using DoubleBalloon Enteroscopy and VideocapsuleEndoscopy T1634
Negligible Effects of Erythromycin On Image Quality and Transit Time of Endoscopic Capsule: a Two-Center Study T1647
Observation and Treatment of Small BowelDiseases Using Single Balloon Endoscope T1655
Patients with Small Bowel Angiodysplasia Treated with Argon Beamer During Double Balloon Enteroscopy. Prospective Study with One Year Follow Up T1637
Post-Procedure Elevated Amylase and LipaseLevels After Double Balloon Enteroscopy:Relations with the Double Balloon Technique 549
Predicting the Probability of Malignancy in Small Intestinal Gist By Double BalloonEndoscopy T1660
Prevalence of Small Bowel Bleeding in Patientswith Gastrointestinal Overt Bleeding: a Multi-Center Experience of 1052 ConsecutivePatients T1621
Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal SymptomsAmong School Age Children: a Community-Based Study T1650
Reduction of the Capture Rate in the StomachCan Increase Complete Examination Rate ofCapsule Endoscopy: a Prospective RandomizedControlled Trial T1629
Retrograde Per Anal Double BalloonEnteroscopy (Rdbe) Is a Successful Techniquefor the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Interventionof a Wide Variety of Small Intestinal LuminalLesions T1639
Right Lateral Position Improves CompleteExamination Rate of Capsule Endoscope: aProspective Randomized, Controlled Trial T1632
Small Intestinal Mucosal Breaks with Short-TermAdministration of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs T1656
The Efficacy of Infliximab for Small BowelLesions of Patients with Crohn’S DiseaseAccording to the Evaluation By Using Capsule Endoscopy and Double BalloonEnteroscopy T1665
The Efficacy of Mother-Baby Technique“Enteroscopy for Patients with Small BowelStrictures of Crohn’S Disease” T1644
The Influence of Nsaids Use On Diagnosis ofObscure Gi Bleeding At Double BalloonEndoscopy T1638
The Spiral Enteroscopy Experience in 101Consecutive Patients:Safety and Efficacy Usingthe Discovery Sb 550
Unique Redesign of Gadget for Improved DbeProcedure —Usefulness of Double BalloonEndoscopy for Common Chief Complaints andAdaptation of Simple Tool for Efficient BalloonAttachment— T1658
Usefulness of Capsule Endoscopy and Double Balloon Enteroscopy in JuvenilePatients T1669
Usefulness of Double Balloon Endoscopy inPatients with Surgically Distorted IntestinalAnatomy T1642
Usefulness of Double-Balloon Enteroscopy As aDiagnostic and Therapeutic Tool in Crohn’sDisease T1668
What Is the Role of Intraoperative Enteroscopyin the Management of Obscure Gi BleedingAfter the Development of Video CapsuleEndoscopy? T1667
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Gastric and SmallBowel Transit Time and Completeness of theExamination in Patients with GlucoseTolerance Abnormalities Or Renal Dysfunctionin Japan T1653
Stomach and Small Intestine/Endoscopy:Ulcer disease/H. pyloriBisphosphonate Increases Risk of Peptic
Ulcer in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients OnLong-Term Non-Steroidal Anti-InflammatoryDrug Therapy T1675
Comparison of the H. Pylori Eradication RateAccording to the Duration of First-Line TripleTherapy: a Meta-Analysis in Korea T1674
Depressed White Spot in the Center of theNodularity Is the Most Important Feature for Endoscopic Diagnosis of Nodular Gastritis T1676
Helicobacter Pylori Diversity in Gastric Cancerand Gerd Among Singapore ChinesePopulation T1672
Immunological Status of the Stomach inUlcerative Colitis and Crohn’S Disease T1678
Possible Role of Gastroprotective Agents OnPreventing Gastroduodenal Mucosal Injury inPatients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin T1677
Repeat Gastroscopy After Initial Diagnosis ofBenign Gastric Ulcer Has a Low Yield ofDetecting Cancer T1671
Trends in Epidemiology and Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage from Gastroduodenal Ulcer Disease - the Ut Southwestern Gi Bleed Team Experience T1670
Validation in the Usual Practice of aSimultaneous Urea Breath Test During the Urgent Gastroscopy in the Peptic Bleeding T1673
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