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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...

Endoscopic Retrieval of Migrated Uterine Device: Case Report

Adenomyomatosis of the Common Bile Duct and Ampulla of Vater

Abstract: Adenomyomatosis is a rare benign lesion that has been observed in different sites throughout the gastrointestinal tract, most frequently in the gallbladder. Few cases have been described in the stomach, small bowel, bile ducts, and ampullary region. Adenomyomas of the vaterian system (ampulla and common bile duct) have important clinical consequences, since the majority of these lesions presente with ...

Performance of the Choledocholithiasis Diagnostic Score in Patients with Acute ...

Introduction: The prevalence of choledocholithiasis among patients with acute cholecystitis is estimated to be between 9 and 16.5%. There are no validated algorithms to predict choledocholithiasis in this group of patients. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the choledocholithiasis diagnostic score proposed by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, in patients with acute...

Adenoma Detection Rate: I Will Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the first cause of cancer-related mortality in Portugal. CRC screening reduces disease-specific mortality. Colonoscopy is currently the preferred method for screening as it may contribute to the reduction of CRC incidence. This beneficial effect is strongly associated with the adenoma detection rate (ADR). Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the quality of colonoscopy at our unit...

Nascer em Portugal: estudo nacional descritivo

Introdução: As transformações das últimas décadas têm influenciado as circunstâncias do nascimento e a vivência da maternidade. Neste estudo, avaliaram-se as características atuais da gravidez e parto em Portugal. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, observacional descritivo e transversal. A população-alvo foram as 96925 puérperas portuguesas do ano 2007 e a amostra composta por 2505 puérperas de 19 hospitais de todo ...