Closure and control of extraluminal collections and sepsis are usually required for gastrointestinal (GI) chronic perforations.
Covered self-expandable metal stents or plastic stents are an effective method in more than 80% of cases, but have many drawbacks.
Gastroscopy - Indication, Contraindication, Performance, Complications, FAQs
Gastroscopy is a diagnostic test that enables the doctor to look inside of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Gastroscopy is a diagnostic test that enables the doctor to look inside of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
They concluded that the OTSC may be the least invasive method to close chronic small fistulas or leaks, if prospective large comparative studies with fully-covered stents will confirm their observation.
Capsule Endoscopy in Patients With Implantable Cardiac Devices may be Safe, Says Study
Performing capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implantable defibrillators or left ventricular assist devices is safe
Performing capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implantable defibrillators or left ventricular assist devices is safe
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Capsule Endoscopy is Effective in Diagnosing GI Problems Children
Researchers at Jefferson Medical College have shown that capsule endoscopy is effective in diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding and small bowel Crohn’s disease in children.
Researchers at Jefferson Medical College have shown that capsule endoscopy is effective in diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding and small bowel Crohn’s disease in children.
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Safe For Testing Pediatric Intestinal Disease
A new study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology suggests that wireless capsule endoscopy is a useful and safe technique to study small bowel health in children.
A new study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology suggests that wireless capsule endoscopy is a useful and safe technique to study small bowel health in children.
