Left lateral decubitus is the starting position of colonoscopy insertion for many examiners. As the scope is advanced throughout the[…]
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Left lateral decubitus is the starting position of colonoscopy insertion for many examiners. As the scope is advanced throughout the[…]
Read moreA new simplified classification system for optical diagnosis of small and diminutive colonic polyps (hyperplastic polyps, adenomas, sessile serrated adenomas)[…]
Read moreIt is well recognized that patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at risk for fatty liver disease. In a study[…]
Read moreOne of the biggest burdens of colonoscopy is bowel preparation. Plenvu (NER1006) is a low-volume polyethylene glycol-based solution with electrolytes which[…]
Read moreERCP is currently the primary treatment method for biliary obstruction in pancreatic cancer, while EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is considered[…]
Read moreIt is well know that patients with long-standing ulcerative colitis (UC) are at risk for development of colonic neoplastic lesions.[…]
Read moreLumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the endoscopic management of pancreatic fluid collections. To provide better anchoring and provide[…]
Read moreUltrasound (US) + alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is better than ultrasound alone in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as showed in[…]
Read moreThe American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) has released a new practice guidance about the diagnosis and[…]
Read moreA study from Sweden has shown that a long-term maintenance therapy with PPI was associated with an increased risk for[…]
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