Clip-assisted anchoring lowers the migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS) in patients with biliary strictures undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ...
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008;23(3):344-347. There have been several efforts to develop an effective preventive strategy that will eliminate or reduce the risk or severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Operation Robot Co.,Ltd announced the results of its initial clinical trial of ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) robot in biliary ...
OAK BROOK, Ill. – September 21, 2010 – Researchers from Italy have reported results from more than 10 years of follow-up showing that the placement of multiple endoscopic stents for the treatment of ...
Surgery provides pain relief in 40–60% patients with chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic duct strictures and pancreatic duct stones; however, severe complications can occur. Endoscopic stent placement ...
Retrospective comparison of long-term outcomes in patients with stage II/III (UICC-TNM6th) esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated with 60 Gy or 50.4 Gy of definitive chemoradiotherapy with ...
Bile duct stents that stay in too long may cause complications. Experts differ on how long a bile duct stent should stay in, but most suggest removing or replacing it every 3 to 6 months. This can ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lumen-apposing metal stents for endoscopic drainage were not superior to double-pigtail plastic stents in ...
Patients with esophageal strictures (obstructions) may have difficulty eating or swallowing. Airway strictures may also interfere with normal breathing and are potentially life-threatening. Endoscopic ...