Download or read book The New NOTES An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America written by Stavros N. Stavropoulos and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topics covered in this issue, an update from what was first published in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics in 2008, reflect the fact that NOTES is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Now, eight years later, there is more data to confirm safety, to look at the best options for using natural orifices, and to talk about optimal training scenarios. The Guest Editor has enlisted some of the top experts on NOTES to contribute articles devoted to Seminal Developments: SM Tunnel Technique; Peroral Endoscopic Myotomoy (POEM); Submucosal Tumor Endoscopic Resection; Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection; Submucosal Tunneling for NOTES Procedures Beyond Resection; Pyloromyotomy; New NOTES: Western Perspective; and Why Did the Old NOTES Fail: Lessons Learned that can Guide New NOTES Development.

Download or read book Pediatric Endoscopy An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America written by Jenifer R. Lightdale and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a short few decades, the field of pediatric endoscopy has matured from the exploratory to the routine. Performance of endoscopic procedures in children is now a fundamental aspect of the practice of more than 2000 pediatric gastroenterologists in North America, and endoscopic instruments are increasingly being developed with an eye to their pediatric applications. Ensuring safe and effective endoscopy in children requires specific medical knowledge and technical competency, in addition to appropriately designed equipment and settings. Obtaining consent from parents, as well as assent from patients, for the purposes of performing diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures begins with a deep understanding of risks and benefits that endoscopy affords and is typically gained through formal training in the field. Diagnostic endoscopy may help to confirm common pediatric conditions including eosinophilic esophagitis and inflammatory bowel disease, while therapeutic procedures to treat strictures in the GI tract may help children avoid more invasive surgeries. Using endoscopy in children to achieve hemostasis or to remove commonly swallowed foreign bodies, such as lithium batteries or high-powered magnets, can be lifesaving, and the insertion of feeding tubes can help medically complex patients to thrive. In short, pediatric endoscopy is an integral component of healthcare for children, and gaining and understanding of its best practices may help all clinicians to better recognize its role in pediatric disease outcomes.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Small Bowel An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by Lauren B. Gerson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endoscopic access to the small bowel has advanced significantly since the introduction of video capsule endoscopy and deep enteroscopy in early 2000. Other major advances have occurred in imaging modalities involving computed tomography and magnetic resonance studies. Due to these advances, the recent 2015 ACG guideline changed the terminology from “obscure to “small bowel bleeding because the majority of cases now can be found to have a small bowel source. The improvements in technology have advanced our ability to visualized vascular findings, inflammatory lesions, and small bowel neoplasms. Articles in this issue are devoted to these improvements in technology.

Download or read book Advances in ERCP An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by Adam Slivka and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guest Editors have assembled key opinion leaders to provide state of the art articles on this important update on ERCP. A chapter on cannulation techniques and sphincterotomy will highlight recent literature on wire-guided cannulation, use of papillotomes, when and if to precut for entry and the use of smart circuitry for papillotomy. A chapter on surgically altered anatomy will highlight the increasing occurrence of biliary tract disease in patient’s s/p gastric bypass for obesity along with other surgery and the use of balloon enteroscopes, overtubes and intraoperative procedures A chapter on EUS assisted biliary and pancreatic access will highlight the growing experience with these combine techniques. There is growing literature on preventing post-ercp pancreatitis which is changing the standard of care and Joe Elmunzer is the best person to highlight this. Stu Sherman will review advances in the management of bile duct stones and when to intervene in gallstone pancreatitis. Peter Cotton just published a landmark study on SOD that will change the standard of care and will review the state of the science on this disease as it relates to both biliary tract and pancreatic disease. The management of benign biliary strictures and leaks is evolving with the introduction of covered metal stents and Jacques Deviere is at the forefront. Amrita Sethi will discuss diagnosis of biliary malignancy highlighting the use of FISH, molecular markers and enhanced imaging such as pCLE. Michele Kahaleh will review recent experience with biliary tumor ablation using RFA probes and PDT. Alan Barkun helps endoscopists determine when to use plastic stents, metal stents, and covered stents and when to drain one, two or three segments of liver in patients with malignant biliary obstruction. George Papachristo and Dhiraj Yadav will review most recent data on endoscopic therapy for acute recurrent and smoldering acute pancreatitis. Nagy Reddy will provide on update on endotherapy for painful chronic pancreatitis. Finally, Raj Shah will update on advances in pancreatoscopy and cholangioscopy including the use of ultra slim per-oral scopes and new digital mother/baby scopes.

Download or read book Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America written by Maria T. Abreu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of inflammatory bowel disease has evolved in many ways. The first has been the revolution in medical therapy for the disease. With the advent of biologic therapy, the aspirational goal of therapy has become mucosal healing. These medications have also made it possible to avoid or delay surgery for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although non-invasive strategies such as MR or CT enterography or stool-based assays are helpful, they have not been able to replace the prognostic information provided by endoscopy. Simultaneously, the quality and spectrum of tools available to perform endoscopy has widened. High resolution endoscopes are now the norm and are nearly as good as chromoendoscopy for identifying dysplasia in ulcerative colitis patients. Most gastroenterologists also perform dilations but do not generally do this for patients with IBD. Finally, newer devices such as enteroscopes, endoscopic ultrasound, and endomicroscopes are being incorporated into the algorithms to diagnose and treat complications of IBD. This issue highlights all of these advances by the experts in their fields.

Download or read book Sedation and Monitoring in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America written by John Vargo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue an impressive group of contributors at the forefront of sedation research has been assembled to provide endoscopists and dedicated nursing personnel alike a comprehensive review of important topics in the field sedation and analgesia. A discussion on the pharmacology and agents used to provide moderate and deep sedation provides the basic framework that is a crucial element in determining the driving force behind the developments in sedation and analgesia. An evidence-based approach on the use of unsedated endoscopy is also provided. Other topics included the use of propofol, patient-controlled sedation and analgesia, extended physiologic monitoring, risk management, and quality assurance as they apply to the spectrum of sedation in the endoscopy suite. Sedation and analgesia in the pediatric patient is also addressed.

Download or read book Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by John R. Saltzman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the leading emergency leading to hospitalization and urgent endoscopy. The field of gastrointestinal bleeding is rapidly evolving. The epidemiology is changing with more complex older patients on anticoagulant and antithrombotic agents presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The initial management has rapidly evolved with new transfusion thresholds, the use of risk stratification scores and no more nasogastric tubes. There is new data and recommendations on optimal timing of endoscopy. Medical therapies have also evolved with changes in proton pump inhibitor administration and the use of prokinetics to improve endoscopic visualization. Many modifications in endoscopic therapy have recently been advanced including the use of endoscopic ultrasound guided angiotherapy, topical sprays (i.e. Hemospray) and over-the-scope clips. In order to give optimal care to patients, it is critical that practicing gastroenterologists are aware of the many recent advances in management of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 3420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology, Second Edition provides a comprehensive and concise reference on all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology, including the organs in the gastrointestinal system, their functions in health and disease, and strategies or procedures to resolve or prevent problems and disease. This concise, up-to-date information includes comprehensive sections on the impact of nutrition, gastrointestinal microbiota, lifestyle, commonly used drugs, and surgical procedures on health and disease. Since the first edition, attention to the roles of nutrition and gastrointestinal microorganisms (microbiota, formerly Microbiota) in health and disease has skyrocketed. In addition, an entirely new section on obesity and diabetes is included. Presents comprehensive coverage of every topic within gastroenterology Offers researchers a one-stop, fully-referenced resource to explore questions Includes teaching tools, multimedia and interactive elements Provides readers with multi-layered content and a media-rich learning resource for both instructors and students Covers hot new topics in GI health and disease, including new sections on stem cells, intestinal bacteria, obesity and intestinal microbiota

Download or read book Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by Norio Fukami and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, we invited pioneers and experts in this field to share recent advancements and expansions of ESD and its technical aspects in different organ systems. In addition, this issue covers the associated techniques of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) to further advance understanding of the latest breakthroughs in endoscopic therapy. Current trends surrounding ESD around the world—in Asia, Europe, and the United States—are addressed as well. Some articles include videos for readers to watch ESD procedures in action, performed by experts, for easier understanding of ESD techniques. The Guest Editors expect that this issue will inspire more physicians to explore the expanding possibilities of endoscopic therapy such as ESD and POEM and to advocate minimally invasive treatment for patients.

Download or read book Gastrointestinal Infections An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America E Book written by M. Nedim. N. Ince and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, Guest Editors M. Nedim. N. Ince and David E. Elliott bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Gastrointestinal Infections. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Candida esophagitis, Acute bacterial gastroenteritis, Clostridium difficile infection and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and more. - Provides concise and comprehensive coverage of the issues physicians face every day. - Presents the latest information on a timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Helicobacter pylori infection; Viral gastroenteritis in special patient populations; Rare causes of hepatitis; Postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome; and more.

Download or read book NOTES and Endoluminal Surgery written by John R. Romanelli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a broad introduction in Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) to the novice, as well as a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the major areas of research in this field for those already performing NOTES. Designed as stand-alone treatises on each particular topic, the chapters are arranged around management of esophageal motor disorders, gastric closure, transgastric NOTES, transvaginal procedures, transrectal NOTES and natural orifice colorectal surgery, and also novel natural orifice techniques that go beyond routine diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Written by experts in the field, NOTES and Endoluminal Surgery is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists and surgeons working in the field of NOTES.

Download or read book Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine written by Harry F. Tibbals and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering the fluid nature of nano breakthroughs—and the delicate balance between benefits and consequences as they apply to medicine—readers at all levels require a practical, understandable base of information about these developments to take greatest advantage of them. Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine meets that need by introducing non-experts to nanomedicine and its evolving organizational infrastructure. This practical reference investigates the impact of nanotechnology on applications in medicine and biomedical sciences, and the broader societal and economic effects. Eschewing technological details, it focuses on enhancing awareness of the business, regulatory, and administrative aspects of medical applications. It gives readers a critical, balanced, and realistic evaluation of existing nanomedicine developments and future prospects—an ideal foundation upon which to plan and make decisions. Covers the use of nanotechnology in medical applications including imaging, diagnosis and monitoring, drug delivery systems, surgery, tissue regeneration, and prosthetics Part of the Perspectives in Nanotechnology series—which contains broader coverage of the societal implications of nanotechnology—this book can be used as a standalone reference. Organized by historical perspective, current status, and future prospects, this powerful book: Explores background, definitions and terms, and recent trends and forces in nanomedicine Surveys the landscape of nanomedicine in government, academia, and the private sector Reviews projected future directions, capabilities, sustainability, and equity of nanomedicine, and choices to be made regarding its use Includes graphical illustrations, references, and keywords to reinforce concepts and aid further research In its assessment of alternative and sometimes conflicting concepts proposed for the application of nanotechnology to medicine, this book surveys major initiatives and the work of leading labs and innovators. It uses informative examples and case summaries to illustrate proven accomplishments and imagined possibilities in research and development.

Download or read book Colorectal Cancer Screening An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by Douglas K. Rex and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. Doug Rex has put together an issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics that provides state-of-the-art clinical coverage of colorectal screening. Expert authors from all over the world have contributed clinical reviews that will be a staple for all practicing endoscopists. The articles are devoted to the following topics: What is organized screening and what is its value; Screening decisions in the opportunistic setting; The National Colorectal Cancer Round Table: Past performance and current and future goals; Proven strategies for increasing screening adherence; Colorectal cancer in persons under age 50: Seeking causes and solutions; Risk stratification strategies: From logistic regression to artificial intelligence; Cost-effectiveness of current screening tests; Quality in colorectal cancer screening; Screening for the serrated pathway; FIT: The world's colorectal cancer screening test; Fecal DNA testing: What has it accomplished and where is it headed; Is bowel preparation without complete colon clearing a viable concept: Update on flexible sigmoidoscopy, CTC, and capsule colonoscopy; Evidenced based screening strategies for a positive family history; Aspirational ADR and ideal colonoscopy performance: How long can we go between colonoscopies; and How Artificial Intelligence will impact colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening. Readers will come away with the clinical knowledge they need to improve outcomes in colon cancer screening and prevention.

Download or read book Surgical Robotics written by Serdar Küçük and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robotic technology has increasingly been preferred by the medical professionals since they have been used for several clinical applications. Medical robots are preferred since they present better results compared to traditional methods such as smaller incision, higher accuracy, and lesser recovery time. Medical robots can be divided into three progressive generations. The first-generation robots were originally industrial robots that had been modified for performing medical applications in orthopedics, neurosurgery, radiology, and radiotherapy in the 1980s. The second-generation robots have been especially developed for executing surgical operations in the 1990s. After the 2000s, the third-generation medical robots have been designed for performing difficult surgical and medical operations. From the first approved surgical robot AESOP to the current da Vinci Surgical System, there have been several different kinds of surgical robots produced until now. Although the history of surgical robots is very short compared to the history of surgery, thousands of surgical robots have been installed in hospitals worldwide, and hundreds of thousands of people have been treated by these surgical robots. Nowadays, the achievements of the surgical robotics amaze both medical professionals and the patients. It is noteworthy to follow up on the evolution of surgical robotics in the future.

Download or read book Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America E Book written by Marta Davila and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-25 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers, guest editors Drs. Marta Davila and Raquel E. Davila bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers. The early detection, diagnosis, and accurate staging of GI cancers, along with enhanced imaging techniques, new therapies, and a greater understanding of GI tumors at the molecular level, has revolutionized the approach to GI cancer patients in recent years. In this issue, distinguished authors recognized internationally as leading authorities in the field provide an exhaustive review of the latest topics in GI cancer. - Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including management of Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal adenocarcinoma; familial pancreatic cancer; colorectal cancer: screening and early detection; the microbiome in gastrointestinal cancers; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Ambulatory Anesthesia An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics written by Jeffrey Apfelbaum and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambulatory anesthesia is used for surgical procedures where the patient does not need to stay overnight in the hospital. The same anesthetics that are used in the operating room setting are used in the ambulatory setting, including general, regional and local anesthetics. Sedation anesthetics are also given in the ambulatory setting. This issue will cover best practices and procedures for perioperative care, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, administering office anesthesia, and more.

Download or read book Diseases of the Esophagus An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America E Book written by John Clarke and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diseases of the Esophagus, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, E-Book