Goff Septotomy Is a Safe and Effective Salvage Biliary Access Technique Following Failed Cannulation at ERCP
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06124-6
Abstract: Background Biliary cannulation is readily achieved in > 85% of patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). When standard cannulation techniques fail, salvage techniques utilized include the needle knife precut, double wire technique, and Goff septotomy. Methods Records… read more here.
Keywords: cannulation; needle knife; goff septotomy; salvage ... See more keywords
Propensity score-matched analysis for comparing transpancreatic sphincterotomy and needle-knife precut in difficult biliary cannulation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84655-2
Abstract: Transpancreatic sphincterotomy (TPS) can be an alternative approach of difficult biliary access in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TPS compared to needle-knife precut (NKP), considering the early… read more here.
Keywords: knife precut; cannulation; difficult biliary; needle knife ... See more keywords
Kissing scopes: treatment of complete esophageal obstruction using combined antegrade/retrograde approach.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1195-1723
Abstract: A 75-year-old woman with a history of laryngeal cancer status post-chemoradiation, tracheostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy presented with dysphagia, weight loss, and inability to tolerate excess respiratory secretions. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) 2 months prior was reported… read more here.
Keywords: retrograde approach; needle knife; combined antegrade; antegrade retrograde ... See more keywords
Endoscopic needle‐knife treatment for symptomatic esophageal Zenker’s diverticulum: A meta‐analysis and systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12588
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety following endoscopic management of Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) using a needle‐knife technique. read more here.
Keywords: zenker diverticulum; needle knife; endoscopic needle;
Endoscopic recanalization with an incision using a needle knife after identifying the oral‐side lumen in complete anastomotic stenosis
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DOI: 10.1111/den.13963
Abstract: ANASTOMOTIC STENOSIS AFTER colorectal surgery is a common postsurgical complication with an incidence ranging from 3%–30%. Severe anastomotic stenosis is treated with endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD), radial incision and cutting (RIC), or surgery. Complete anastomotic… read more here.
Keywords: side lumen; oral side; anastomotic stenosis; needle knife ... See more keywords
Does early application of needle-knife sphincterotomy (NKS) in patients with difficult biliary cannulation increase the risk of postERCP pancreatitis? A single centre study
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DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.3.6777
Abstract: Objective: To determine that early needle-knife sphincterotomy does not increase post-ERCP pancreatitis in patients with difficult biliary cannulation as compared to standard cannulation. Method: This prospective single-centre cohort study was carried out at Pak Emirates… read more here.
Keywords: biliary cannulation; needle knife; cannulation; pancreatitis ... See more keywords
Comparison between pancreatic duct guide wire-assisted needle knife precut and conventional needle knife precut for periampullary diverticula with difficult cannulation: a retrospective comparative cohort study
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DOI: 10.21037/gs-22-524
Abstract: Background Periampullary diverticula (PAD) often detected during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and ERCP remains the primary approach to treating bile duct stones, and papilla cannulation plays a critical role in the success of ERCP. PAD… read more here.
Keywords: cannulation; pancreatic duct; needle knife; knife precut ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Release of A1 Pulley by Using a Needle Knife: A Prospective Study of 41 Cases
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00267
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography-guided percutaneous A1 pulley release with the needle knife for trigger finger. Methods: The prospective study included 21 patients (21 fingers) who underwent… read more here.
Keywords: pulley; study; needle knife; ultrasonography guided ... See more keywords
Laser Needle Knife's Effects on Rabbits Cervical Spondylopathy of Vertebral Artery, Fibrinogen, and Blood Viscosity
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.778608
Abstract: Objective To determine the effect of laser needle-knife on vertebroarterial morphology, fibrinogen and blood viscosity in a rabbit model of cervical spondylotic arteriopathy (CSA) and the mechanism of action involved. Methods A number of 40… read more here.
Keywords: laser needle; blood viscosity; needle knife;
Is the Isolated-Tip Needle-Knife Precut as Effective as Conventional Precut Fistulotomy in Difficult Biliary Cannulation?
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DOI: 10.5009/gnl17572
Abstract: Background/Aims Needle-knife precut fistulotomy (NK-F) is a well-known freehand technique for difficult biliary cannulation (DBC). Another approach involves the use of Iso-Tome®, a modified precutting device with an insulated needle tip to prevent direct thermal… read more here.
Keywords: precut; dbc; knife precut; cannulation ... See more keywords