Double layered self-expanding metal stents for malignant esophageal obstruction, especially across the gastroesophageal junction
Double layered (outer uncovered an inner covered) esophageal stents were placed. Reflux esophagitis was more common in the GEJ group than in the non-G...
Higher quality of life after metal stent placement compared with plastic stent placement for malignant extrahepatic bile duct obstruction: a randomized controlled trial
The study looked at 219 patients who were randomized to receive plastic stent or SEMS. The trial found that the SEMS stents were superior to plastic s...
Usefulness of warm water and oil assistance in colonoscopy by trainees
The warm water method is a simple, safe, and feasible method for beginners. Oil lubrication may not be a useful method compared with conventional and...
Cost Efficacy of Metal Stents for Palliation of Extrahepatic Bile Duct Obstruction in a Randomized Controlled Trial
We aimed to evaluate which type of stent (plastic, uncovered SEMS [uSEMS], or partially covered SEMS] remains longer than plastic stents, they are mor...
The scratch test for identifying the lower liver edge is at least as accurate as percussion and is significantly more effective for young trainees-a randomised comparative trial
Young trainees were significantly more confident in their findings using the scratch test than percussion. The scratch test requires less training and...
Strategies for training in diagnostic upper endoscopy: a prospective, randomized trial
The study looked at the development of a training strategy for a diagnostic endoscopy. 28 medical and surgical residents without endoscopic experience...
Balloon catheter versus basket catheter for endoscopic bile duct stone extraction: a multicenter randomized trial
The rate of complete clearance in one endoscopic session was 97.4% using the balloon and 97.5% using a basket catheter. The balloon was superior to th...
Transparent cap improves patients' tolerance of colonoscopy and shortens examination time by inexperienced endoscopists
About 10% of colonoscopy procedures cannot be completed and polyps may be missed. The time to reach the cecum and the time for the whole procedure was...
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