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Pediatrics
Pai-Jui Yeh, Puo-Hsien Le, Chien-Chang Chen, Hsun-Chin Chao, Ming-Wei Lai
Summary: This study reviewed the successful treatment of 5 pediatric patients with angiodysplasia (AD) in the gastrointestinal tract using argon plasma coagulation (APC). The results showed that APC is an effective and safe therapy for symptomatic AD in children.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Reena Sidhu, David Turnbull, Hasan Haboubi, John S. Leeds, Chris Healey, Srisha Hebbar, Paul Collins, Wendy Jones, Mohammad Farhad Peerally, Sara Brogden, Laura J. Neilson, Manu Nayar, Jacqui Gath, Graham Foulkes, Nigel J. Trudgill, Ian Penman
Summary: This is a guideline commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology, providing detailed information on sedation methods and recent advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The guideline covers both elective and emergency procedures, and offers guidance on enhancing safety and minimizing complications.
Article
Surgery
Mate Knabe, Jens Wetzka, Lukas Welsch, Johannes Richl, Florian Michael, Sandra Blosser, Myriam Heilani, Holger Kronsbein, Andrea May
Summary: This study aimed to compare the safety, effectiveness, and eradication rates of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and hybrid argon plasma coagulation (H-APC) in eradicating Barrett's esophagus. The results showed that the H-APC group had slightly higher eradication rates, while the RFA group experienced significantly more severe and longer-lasting pain.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Vaibhav Wadhwa, Nicole Patel, Dheera Grover, Faisal S. S. Ali, Nirav Thosani
Summary: Cancer in the gastrointestinal tract is a major global health issue, and early diagnosis and prompt management are crucial in preventing morbidity and mortality. Endoscopy has become the cornerstone in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal tract cancers.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Thorsten Brechmann, Maximilian Muhlenkamp, Wolff Schmiegel, Bernd Viebahn
Summary: This study demonstrates that APC therapy can safely relieve laryngopharyngeal symptoms in GIP patients, providing long-term effects.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Erik E. Folch, Catherine L. Oberg, Atul C. Mehta, Adnan Majid, Colleen Keyes, Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy
Summary: Direct mucosal contact with the APC probe leads to submucosal gas deposition, which is a likely mechanism for gas entry into the intravascular space. Care should be taken to avoid inadvertent mucosal contact during brisk bleeding or limited vision when using APC to reduce the risk of gas embolism.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amber Charoen, Averill Guo, Panisara Fangsaard, Supakorn Taweechainaruemitr, Nuwee Wiwatwattana, Theekapun Charoenpong, Harlan G. Rich
Summary: This study presents a large VCE dataset that can be used for the development of algorithms to improve VCE. VCE is the least invasive tool for complete visualization of the small bowel and is the preferred method for initial diagnostic evaluation.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Naohiro Yoshida, Hisashi Doyama, Tomonori Yano, Takahiro Horimatsu, Noriya Uedo, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Naomi Kakushima, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Shinichiro Hori, Kenshi Yao, Ichiro Oda, Chikatoshi Katada, Chizu Yokoi, Ken Ohata, Kenichi Yoshimura, Hideki Ishikawa, Manabu Muto
Summary: This study conducted an open-label, randomized controlled trial in high-risk gastric cancer patients, finding that 2G-NBI did not increase the detection rate of early gastric cancer. Although there were differences in the positive predictive value of suspicious lesions between the WLI group and 2G-NBI group, overall sensitivity still needs improvement.
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Hematology
Antoine Rauch, Camille Paris, Yohann Repesse, Julien Branche, Roseline D'Oiron, Annie Harroche, Catherine Ternisien, Sabine-Marie Castet, Aurelien Lebreton, Brigitte Pan-Petesch, Fabienne Volot, Segolene Claeyssens, Pierre Chamouni, Valerie Gay, Claire Berger, Dominique Desprez, Celine Falaise, Christine Biron Andreani, Catherine Marichez, Benedicte Pradines, Christophe Zawadzki, Nathalie Itzhar Baikian, Annie Borel-Derlon, Jenny Goudemand, Romain Gerard, Sophie Susen
Summary: VCE plays a crucial role in diagnosing angiodysplasia and evaluating the prognosis of endoscopic treatment in VWD patients with GI bleeding. It should be more systematically used for patients with unexplained or recurrent GI bleeding to identify angiodysplasia eligible for endoscopic treatment or at high risk of relapse.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Manuela Estevinho, Rolando Pinho, Joao Carlos Silva, Joao Correia, Pedro Mesquita, Teresa Freitas
Summary: Hybrid argon plasma coagulation (hAPC) is a novel technique that combines conventional argon plasma coagulation and waterjet submucosal expansion. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of hAPC in Barret's esophagus (BE) ablation and as an adjunct to colonic endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). The results showed high percentages of endoscopic and histologic remission after hAPC for BE, along with low rates of adverse events and recurrence. Similarly, hAPC-assisted EMR had low rates of adverse events and recurrence. Further trials comparing hAPC with standard strategies are needed to support its use for these indications.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jae Kook Yang, Jong Jin Hyun, Tae Hoon Lee, Jun-Ho Choi, Yun Nah Lee, Jung Wan Choe, Jin-Seok Park, Chang-Il Kwon, Seok Jeong, Hong Ja Kim, Jong Ho Moon, Sang-Heum Park
Summary: Prophylactic APC may not be effective in reducing delayed post-papillectomy bleeding or remnant tumor ablation immediately after conventional papillectomy.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Frances C. Lee, Karen Queliza, Bruno P. Chumpitazi, Amber P. Rogers, Catherine Seipel, Douglas S. Fishman
Summary: In pediatric endoscopy, non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) provided by pediatric hospitalists has a low overall adverse event rate of 3.4%, with lower respiratory adverse event rates compared to general anesthesia. Younger age and general anesthesia are identified as risk factors for adverse events.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Edgardo Amaya-Fragoso, Angelica I. Hernandez-Guerrero, Luis G. Beltran-Galindo
Summary: This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with treatment failure in patients with chronic radiation proctopathy treated with argon plasma coagulation (APC). The results showed that the requirement of red blood cells transfusion and/or hemoglobin < 7 g/dl and a severe bleeding frequency were the most important risk factors for treatment failure.
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Shing Yiu Fu, Kareem J. Garriga Francis, Mervin Lim Pac Chong, E. Yiwen, X. -C. Zhang
Summary: We investigate the processes behind enhanced second harmonic wave generated from a laser-induced air plasma, focusing on the temporal dynamics of the frequency conversion processes, and the polarization of the emitted second harmonic beam. The efficiency of second harmonic generation is found to be consistently high within a sub-picosecond time window, regardless of the duration of the fundamental pulse. The polarization of the second harmonic field is complex and dependent on the polarization of both input fundamental beams when using an orthogonal pump-probe configuration.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Anjan Dhar, Hasan N. Haboubi, Stephen E. Attwood, Marcus K. H. Auth, Jason M. Dunn, Rami Sweis, Danielle Morris, Jenny Epstein, Marco R. Novelli, Hannah Hunter, Amanda Cordell, Sharon Hall, Jamal O. Hayat, Kapil Kapur, Andrew Robert Moore, Carol Read, Sarmed S. Sami, Paul J. Turner, Nigel J. Trudgill
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive guideline for the evaluation and management of EoE for both pediatric and adult gastroenterologists. The guideline is based on evidence and expert consensus, aiming to assist clinicians in the management of patients with EoE and its complications.
