Category: upper GI
Where to look for dysplasia and neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus?
When assessing a patient with Barrett’s esophagus (BE), one should be aware that BE-associated dysplastic and neoplastic lesions are not equally[…]
Read moreHow to inspect the stomach?
Considering the fact that gastric cancer is a leading cause of death from cancer worldwide, endoscopists should take advantage of[…]
Read moreTreatment in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
The goals of the treatment include the induction of clinical and histological remission, remission maintenance, prevention of complications and improving[…]
Read moreEckardt score – a clinical score for Achalasia
Eckardt score is used to assess the severity of achalasia symptoms. It is based on four major achalasia symptoms: dysphagia,[…]
Read moreGuidelines for endoscopy in patients on antiplatelets and anticoagulants
Reference: Endoscopy in patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy, including direct oral anticoagulants, BSG & ESGE Guideline
Read moreEndoscopic management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to peptic ulcer
The algorithm for the endoscopic management of patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to peptic ulcer, stratified by endoscopic stigmata[…]
Read moreGastric neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)
Reference: ENETS Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Gastroduodenal Neoplasms, enets.org
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