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Colorectal Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection: A Portuguese Multicenter Experi...

Abstract Introduction: Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) is a minimally invasive endoscopic technique that allows the resection of complex colorectal lesions, such as non-lifting, peri-appendicular, peri-diverticula, and subepithelial lesions. Published data suggest that EFTR has a technical success and R0 resection rates of 89 and 79%, respectively, and an adverse event rate of 12%. This study summari...

Standard Cannulation versus Fistulotomy for Biliary Access in Endoscopic Retrog...

Abstract Introduction: To access the common bile duct in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), needle-knife fistulotomy (NKF) can be associated with a shorter sphincterotomy compared to standard cannulation. We aimed to compare the success and safety of NKF versus standard cannulation in the treatment of choledocholithiasis. Methods: A cohort of 379 naïve patients with choledocholithiasis who un...

Side-Viewing Duodenoscope versus Forward-Viewing Gastroscope for Endoscopic Ret...

Abstract Introduction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatog-raphy (ERCP) in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy is still a challenging procedure. The optimal approach, namely the type of endoscope and sphincter management, has yet to be defined. Aim : To compare the efficacy and safety of forward-viewing gastroscope and the side-viewing duodenoscope in ERCP of patients with Billroth II gastrectomy. Metho...

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis with a Bulging Papilla: An Unexpected Diagnosis

Endoscopic Palliation of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Usefulness of Selective Occl...

Hybrid NOTES: Complete Endoscopic Resection of the Gastric Wall Assisted by Lap...

Mediastinal Mass in a Patient with Colorectal Cancer: A Diagnostic Challenge

The differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses involves many benign and malignant conditions, such as lymphadenopathies and cystic lesions. Metastatic mediastinal adenopathies are usually due to lung, esophagus, and stomach cancer and, rarely, due to colorectal cancer. Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are uncommon inherited lesions usually diagnosed during childhood and may involve the esophagus in 20% of c...

Type 2 Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Challenge in the Differential Diagnosis of a ...

Introduction: Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare entity of unknown etiology that can mimic pancreatic cancer and whose diagnosis involves clinical, serological, imagiological, and histological findings. There are two types of autoimmune pancreatitis: type 1, in which the pancreas is involved as one part of a systemic immunoglobulin G4-related disease, and type 2, generally without immunoglobulin G4-positive cell...

Endoscopic Ultrasound and Anal Pain: The Key to Diagnosis