Interventional and Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The aim of this book is to present a concise yet instructive overview of the most common interventional and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Although there exists a large amount of literature dealing with therapeutic endoscopy, this publication stands out for several reasons: To begin with, it has been written by a highly selected group of international experts who contribute their own tried and tested tips and tricks. The various techniques are described in a homogeneous fashion, making it easy for the endoscopist to single out the important aspects for his or her own practice. Moreover, the data presented follows evidence-based guidelines, but does not inundate the reader with confusing facts and numbers. Finally, the book is illustrated like an atlas, featuring real-life pictures enhanced by explanatory drawings and algorithms. This textbook is directed at residents, fellows, gastroenterologists and surgeons interested in therapeutic endoscopy. As the majority of the procedures described are classics that have stood the test of time, it will be a useful companion for many years to come.
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1 - 8: Periendoscopic Use of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet AgentsByAndrew VeitchAndrew VeitchNew Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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9 - 17: Use of Antibiotics in Therapeutic EndoscopyByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Qasim Akbar;Qasim AkbarbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lucia C. FryLucia C. FryaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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18 - 36: Accessories Used for Hemostasis in Gastrointestinal BleedingByIvan Jovanović;Ivan JovanovićClinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:Tomica MilosavljevićTomica MilosavljevićClinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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37 - 54: Endoscopic Therapy for Peptic Ulcer BleedingByShajan Peter;Shajan PeterDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala., USASearch for other works by this author on:Mel WilcoxMel WilcoxDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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55 - 63: Endoscopic Therapy for Esophageal VaricesByR. Cestari;R. CestariDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:L. Minelli;L. MinelliDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:G. Cengia;G. CengiaDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:G. Missale;G. MissaleDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:D. MoneghiniD. MoneghiniDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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64 - 69: Endoscopic Therapy for Gastric VaricesByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDivison of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lucia C. FryLucia C. FryaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDivison of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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70 - 78: Portal Hypertensive GastropathyByR. Cestari;R. CestariDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:G. Missale;G. MissaleDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:G. Cengia;G. CengiaDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:L. Minelli;L. MinelliDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:D. MoneghiniD. MoneghiniDepartment of Surgery, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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79 - 90: Removal of Gastrointestinal Foreign BodiesByJosep M. Bordas;Josep M. BordasaEndoscopy S., Gastroenterology Department, Institut de Malalties Digestives, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, andSearch for other works by this author on:Josep Llach;Josep LlachaEndoscopy S., Gastroenterology Department, Institut de Malalties Digestives, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, andSearch for other works by this author on:Miguel Muñoz-NavasMiguel Muñoz-NavasbGastroenterology Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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91 - 105: Endoscopic Dilation of Benign and Malignant Esophageal StricturesByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop andbDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany, andSearch for other works by this author on:Mirjana Kalauz;Mirjana KalauzcDivison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Rebro, Zagreb, CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:Lucía C. FryLucía C. FryaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop andbDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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106 - 114: Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for the Palliation of Malignant Esophageal ObstructionByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDivison of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lars ZimmermannLars ZimmermannaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDivison of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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115 - 121: Endoscopic Therapy of Zenker’s DiverticulumByFábio Yuji Hondo;Fábio Yuji HondoGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Atul Kumar;Atul KumarGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Paulo SakaiPaulo SakaiGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, Medical School University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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122 - 127: Endoscopic Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus Using Argon Plasma CoagulationByJúlio C. Pereira-Lima;Júlio C. Pereira-LimaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit of the Santa Casa University Hospital/University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA, Medical School, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:César Vivian LopesCésar Vivian LopesDepartment of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit of the Santa Casa University Hospital/University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA, Medical School, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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128 - 139: Photodynamic Therapy for Barrett’s EsophagusByMasoud Panjehpour;Masoud PanjehpourCenter of Excellence for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Knoxville, Tenn., USASearch for other works by this author on:Bergein F. OverholtBergein F. OverholtCenter of Excellence for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Knoxville, Tenn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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140 - 146: Endoscopic Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus Using the HALO® SystemByDavid E. Fleischer;David E. FleischerDivision of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, Scottsdale, Ariz., USASearch for other works by this author on:Virender K. SharmaVirender K. SharmaDivision of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, Scottsdale, Ariz., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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147 - 155: Endoscopic Resection for Early Cancers of the Esophagus and StomachByHendrik Manner;Hendrik MannerDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik Wiesbaden, Medical School of the University of Mainz, Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Oliver Pech;Oliver PechDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik Wiesbaden, Medical School of the University of Mainz, Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Andrea May;Andrea MayDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik Wiesbaden, Medical School of the University of Mainz, Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Christian Ell;Christian EllDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik Wiesbaden, Medical School of the University of Mainz, Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Jürgen PohlJürgen PohlDepartment of Gastroenterology, Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik Wiesbaden, Medical School of the University of Mainz, Wiesbaden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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156 - 168: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Early Gastric Cancer and Gastric TumorsByYasumasa Niwa;Yasumasa NiwaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Ryoji Miyahara;Ryoji MiyaharaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Hidemi GotoHidemi GotoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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169 - 173: Pyloric DilationByC. Carretero;C. CarreteroGastroenterology Department, University Clinic of Navarra, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. Muñoz-NavasM. Muñoz-NavasGastroenterology Department, University Clinic of Navarra, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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174 - 184: Stents for Gastric Outlet ObstructionByJesús García-CanoJesús García-CanoDepartment of Digestive Diseases, Hospital Virgen de la Luz, Cuenca, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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185 - 197: Stents for Postoperative Upper Gastrointestinal LeaksByDaniel SchubertDaniel SchubertDepartment of Surgery, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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198 - 208: Percutaneous Endoscopic GastrostomyByLópez Rosés;López RosésGastroenterology Department, Xeral-Calde Hospital, Lugo, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Castro OrtizCastro OrtizGastroenterology Department, Xeral-Calde Hospital, Lugo, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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209 - 214: Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic JejunostomyByTodd H. BaronTodd H. BaronDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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215 - 220: Therapeutic Small Bowel EndoscopyByPeter B.F. Mensink;Peter B.F. MensinkDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Huseyin AktasHuseyin AktasDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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221 - 239: Middle Gastrointestinal BleedingByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Helmut Neumann;Helmut NeumannbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lucía C. FryLucía C. FryaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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240 - 253: Endoscopic Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal BleedingByIvan Jovanović;Ivan JovanovićClinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:Tomica MilosavljevićTomica MilosavljevićClinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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254 - 268: Principles and Technique of Colon PolypectomyByKlaus Mönkemüller;Klaus MönkemülleraDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Helmut Neumann;Helmut NeumannbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lucia C. FryLucia C. FryaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Marienhospital, Bottrop, andbDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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269 - 286: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Colorectal PolypsByJacek Pachlewski;Jacek PachlewskiDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education and the Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Jaroslaw RegulaJaroslaw RegulaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education and the Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:
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287 - 295: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal TumorsByHironori YamamotoHironori YamamotoJichi Medical University, Tochigi, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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296 - 302: Colonic Stents for Malignant Colonic ObstructionByDavor ŠtimacDavor ŠtimacDivision of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Rijeka, Rijeka, CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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303 - 310: Endoscopic Retrograde CholangiographyByTodd H. BaronTodd H. BaronDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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311 - 318: Prevention of ERCP-Induced PancreatitisByGianpiero ManesGianpiero ManesDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital L. Sacco, Milan, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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319 - 327: Biliary Sphincterotomy TechniquesByGianpiero ManesGianpiero ManesDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital L. Sacco, Milan, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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328 - 336: ERCP Cannulation Using Precut TechniquesByNathan J. Shores;Nathan J. ShoresHepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders Service, Section on Gastroenterology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:John BaillieJohn BaillieHepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders Service, Section on Gastroenterology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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337 - 344: Biliary Stone ExtractionByMel WilcoxMel WilcoxDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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345 - 355: Balloon Sphincteroplasty and Post-Sphincterotomy Balloon DilationByJason N. Rogart;Jason N. RogartDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:David E. LorenDavid E. LorenDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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356 - 362: Management of Benign Biliary StricturesByTodd H. BaronTodd H. BaronDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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363 - 374: Endoscopic Management of Malignant Biliary ObstructionByDalton Marques ChavesDalton Marques ChavesUniversity of São Paulo Medical School Clinics Hospital, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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375 - 383: Stents for Benign and Malignant Biliary Tract DiseasesByJúlio C. Pereira-Lima;Júlio C. Pereira-LimaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit of the Santa Casa University Hospital/University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA, Medical School, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:César Vivian LopesCésar Vivian LopesDepartment of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit of the Santa Casa University Hospital/University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA, Medical School, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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384 - 389: Endoscopic Management of Bile LeaksByJennifer Chennat;Jennifer ChennatCenter for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Irving WaxmanIrving WaxmanCenter for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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390 - 402: Endoscopic Treatment of Biliary Complications after Liver TransplantationByJulius SpicakJulius SpicakInstitute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:
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403 - 411: Peroral CholangioscopyByRinse K. WeersmaRinse K. WeersmaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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412 - 422: Endoscopic PapillectomyByJaume Boix;Jaume BoixEndoscopy Unit, University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol Badalona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Vicente Lorenzo-Zúñiga;Vicente Lorenzo-ZúñigaEndoscopy Unit, University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol Badalona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Vicente Moreno de VegaVicente Moreno de VegaEndoscopy Unit, University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol Badalona, Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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423 - 429: Photodynamic Therapy: Palliation and Endoscopic Technique in Cholangiocellular CarcinomaByTommy Ibrahim;Tommy IbrahimUniversity of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:Michel KahalehMichel KahalehUniversity of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Va., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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430 - 437: ERCP in Patients with Altered Upper Gastrointestinal Tract AnatomyByJan J. KoornstraJan J. KoornstraDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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438 - 448: Techniques for Minor Papilla Access and SphincterotomyByJohn T. MapleJohn T. MapleDivision of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Okla., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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449 - 458: Pancreas Divisum: Disease Association and Endoscopic TherapyByIan Gan;Ian GanDigestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Wash., USASearch for other works by this author on:Richard A. KozarekRichard A. KozarekDigestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Wash., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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459 - 476: Endoscopic Therapy for Chronic PancreatitisByDjuna L. Cahen;Djuna L. CahenErasmus Medical Centre, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Jan-Werner Poley;Jan-Werner PoleyErasmus Medical Centre, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Marco J. BrunoMarco J. BrunoErasmus Medical Centre, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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477 - 484: Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Fluid CollectionsByTodd H. BaronTodd H. BaronDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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485 - 500: Endoscopic Ultrasonographic Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid CollectionsBySubtil Iñigo;Subtil IñigoGastroenterology Department, University of Navarra Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. Muñoz-NavasM. Muñoz-NavasGastroenterology Department, University of Navarra Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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501 - 510: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided PuncturesByMohamad A. Eloubeidi;Mohamad A. EloubeidiaDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala., andSearch for other works by this author on:Mohammad Al-HaddadMohammad Al-HaddadbDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Clarian/IU Digestive Diseases Center, Indianapolis, Ind., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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511 - 521: Therapeutic Endoscopic UltrasoundByShyam Varadarajulu;Shyam VaradarajuluaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Ala., USA, andSearch for other works by this author on:Jayapal RameshJayapal RameshbUniversity Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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522 - 535: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided CholangiodrainageByUwe Will;Uwe WillaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology and General Internal Medicine, Municipal Hospital (SRH Waldklinikum), Gera andSearch for other works by this author on:Frank MeyerFrank MeyerbDepartment of General, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital, Magdeburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on: