Two experienced investigators had previously agreed on POVCP findings and terminology that were documented in endoscopy reports. Endoscopic procedural data from POVCPs performed between January 2006 and April 2015 and clinical data were abstracted from the endoscopic database and electronic medical records...
Terminology Mechanical lithotripsy is an effective method of fragmenting stones in the bile duct. Retrieval basket, balloon catheter or passage dilating catheters are usual methods to retract stones and dilate bile duct to facilitate endoscopic clearance of stones. ...
This study suggests that the EZ-FIX patient-positioning device could be valuable in advanced endoscopic procedures, such as ERCP, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and peroral endoscopic myotomy. Terminology EZ-FIX is a patient-positioning device (Arlico Medical, South Korea) that is filled with tin...
Two experienced investigators had previously agreed on POVCP findings and terminology that were documented in endoscopy reports. Endoscopic procedural data from POVCPs performed between January 2006 and April 2015 and clinical data were abstracted from the endoscopic database and electronic medical records...
Also, patient nutritional status, in turn, may influence liver metabolic functions. As a modifiable condition, it should be assessed early enough in the course of liver disease to introduce appropriate medical interventions and prevent further host complications that may include infections, hepatic ...