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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID-19 inpatients: Incidence and management in a multicenter experience from Northern Italy

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0 Published in 2020 at "Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2020.07.025

Abstract: Abstract Background COVID-19 patients have an increased susceptibility to develop thrombotic complications, thus thromboprophylaxis is warranted which may increase risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Our aim was to evaluate incidence of UGIB and use… read more here.

Keywords: upper endoscopy; upper gastrointestinal; bleeding; management ... See more keywords

Valsalva maneuver barrier mouthpiece during upper endoscopy

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0 Published in 2020 at "VideoGIE"

DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.07.015

Abstract: Endoscopists with inadequate access to standard personal protective equipment (PPE) are being exposed to droplets from patients, some of whom may be positive for COVID-19, during upper endoscopy. Herein, we describe how a ready-made mouthpiece… read more here.

Keywords: upper endoscopy; valsalva maneuver; maneuver barrier;

Intestinal Giardiasis in Children Undergoing Upper Endoscopy for Unexplained Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Implication for Diagnosis

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0 Published in 2022 at "Fetal and Pediatric Pathology"

DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2022.2053013

Abstract: Abstract Background Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan causing diarrheal outbreaks worldwide. Microscopic stool examination is widely used. We conducted this study to explore intestinal giardiasis in children undergoing upper endoscopy for unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.… read more here.

Keywords: unexplained gastrointestinal; children undergoing; gastrointestinal symptoms; undergoing upper ... See more keywords

Lactobacillus rhamnosus Endocarditis After Upper Endoscopy

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0 Published in 2017 at "Open Forum Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx085

Abstract: Abstract Lactobacillus rhamnosus is commonly found in gastrointestinal flora and used in probiotics but is a rare human pathogen. We report a case of L. rhamnosus endocarditis following upper endoscopy in a frequent consumer of… read more here.

Keywords: upper endoscopy; rhamnosus endocarditis; endocarditis upper; lactobacillus rhamnosus ... See more keywords

The Key Role of Upper Endoscopy in Diagnosing Gastric Herniation and Volvulus in Acute Gastrointestinal Obstruction

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0 Published in 2022 at "Case Reports in Gastroenterology"

DOI: 10.1159/000521917

Abstract: The diagnosis of gastric volvulus can be a clinical challenge as it is rare, and the symptoms are often nonspecific and intermittent. Upper endoscopy is a minimally invasive intervention that may be repeated more than… read more here.

Keywords: gastric volvulus; endoscopy; pathology; role upper ... See more keywords