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Endoscopy services in KwaZuluNatal Province South Africa are insufficient for the burden of disease: Is patient care compromised
Published 2017-11-01“…The heads of 11 of the 12 endoscopy units responded. Two units were in tertiary-level hospitals and nine in regional hospitals. …”
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Updates on the Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published 2019-09-01“…In this article, sedation guidelines for the Accreditation of Qualified Endoscopy Units, issued by the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, are presented.…”
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A Review of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colorectal Cancer Screening: Implications and Solutions
Published 2021-11-01“…There has already been an increase in diagnosis at more advanced stages and symptomatic emergencies due to suspended screenings. As endoscopy units find their way back to pre-pandemic practices, a backlog of cases remains. …”
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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test: Role in Screening Prior to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published 2021-07-01“…Background/Aims The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic has affected the gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy units globally owing to the risk of transmission. …”
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Alternative approach to hemostatic particle spraying for treatment of GI bleeding by the use of cross-platform devices
Published 2019-08-01“…Despite its efficacy, not all endoscopy units have access to this spray, at times because of cost. …”
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Endoscope reprocessing: Retrospective analysis of 90,311 samples
Published 2023-03-01“…Results Through the full test period, the mean ratio of endoscopes at the action level was 12.6 % (19.5 % including alert level). Of the endoscopy units, 23.0 % had a ratio of compliant endoscopes ≤ 70.0 %. …”
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Commercially available novel device to prevent the diffusion of droplets from subjects undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A pilot study with its prototype
Published 2022-04-01“…Endomask is expected to contribute to a reduction of the infectious risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 in endoscopy units during COVID‐19 pandemic.…”
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Results of intragastric balloon treatment and evaluation of patient satisfaction
Published 2023-01-01“…Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by retrospectively evaluating the patients who underwent IGB application in the gastroenterology and general surgery endoscopy units of our hospital. Results: Sixty-eight patients who had IGB for 6 months were evaluated. …”
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Endoscopic esophageal stenting for advanced esophageal cancer in Lubaga Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Published 2022-11-01“…Stenting provides palliation for these patients. In Uganda, many endoscopy units can perform diagnostic endoscopy but only a handful routinely perform endoscopic interventions like stenting. …”
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Relaibility of Helicobacter Antigen in Stool For Screening
Published 2012-09-01“…Methods: This study was completed in our surgical endoscopy unite. A total of 40 patients who were given eradication treatment for HP colonization were included in the study. …”
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Comparison of IL-6, IL-8 Concentrations in H. pylori- and non-H. pylori-associated Gastritis
Published 2014-12-01“…METHODS: A cross sectional study was done on eighty consecutive gastritis patients admitted to endoscopy units at Adam Malik General Hospital and Permata Bunda Hospital, Medan, Indonesia from May-October 2014. …”
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy’s carbon footprint
Published 2023-05-01“…In addition, sustainable infrastructure for endoscopy units, using renewable energy, and 3R (reduce, reuse, and recycle) programs are necessary to reduce the impact of GIE on the climate crisis. …”
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Changes in Policy and Endoscopic Procedures during the 2019 Coronavirus Disease Outbreak: A Single Center Experience
Published 2021-01-01“…Background/Aims The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic forced endoscopy units to enact major changes on daily practice and policy. …”
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Relationship between s alleles of vacA gene of Helicobacter pylori and gastroduodenal diseases in Iran: a brief report
Published 2014-02-01“…Methods: A total of 149 H. pylori strains were obtained from patients with gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer referring to endoscopy units of several cities in Iran. Biopsy culture and DNA extraction were performed and the frequency of vacA s alleles was investigated by using PCR amplification. …”
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Safety and efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in pediatric patients: a multicenter study
Published 2022-11-01“…Methods: Data of pediatric patients (<18 years) referred for EUS over a 3-year period to the endoscopy units of four Egyptian tertiary centers were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Perception of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Personnel on Society Recommendations on Personal Protective Equipment, Case Selection, and Scope Cleaning During Covid-19 Pandemic: An Inte...
Published 2022-03-01“…Factors that were associated with lower sense of safety in endoscopy units were younger age (p=0.004), less working experience (p=0.008), in-training status (p=0.04), and higher national prevalence of COVID-19 (p=0.003). …”
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Indications for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The accuracy of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines in a Portuguese hospital.
Published 2008-10-01“…The appropriateness of the indications for upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy (EGD) is crucial in assessing quality in endoscopy units, improving cost-effectiveness and providing better patient care. …”
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