Advances in Endoluminal Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
Advances in endoscopic therapy have resulted in dramatic changes in the way early esophageal cancer is managed as well as in the palliation of dysphagia related to advanced esophageal cancer….
Endoscopic Therapy of Barrett Esophagus
Barrett esophagus (BE) is a well-established premalignant condition for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), a lethal cancer with a dismal survival rate. The current guidelines recommend surveillance of patients with BE to…
Endolumenal Therapy of Gastrointestinal Disorders
Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, Guest Editor We have witnessed amazing progress in the endoscopic therapy of gastrointestinal disorders over the past 2 decades. Endoscopic procedures that are now often completed…
Endoscopic Approach to the Patient with Congenital Anomalies of the Biliary Tract
Congenital biliary tract anomalies typically present with neonatal cholestasis. In children and adults, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound are used to evaluate and treat choledochal cysts. Contrarily, endoscopy…
Endoscopic Approach to the Patient with Bile Duct Injury
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is complicated by bile duct injury in 0.3% to 0.6% of cases. These injuries range from simple leaks from the cystic duct stump that can almost always…
Endoscopic Approach to the Bile Duct in the Patient with Surgically Altered Anatomy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in surgically altered anatomy can be technically challenging, because of three main problems that must be overcome: (1) endoscopically traversing the altered luminal anatomy, (2) cannulating…
Endoscopic Approach to the Post Liver Transplant Patient
Biliary complications occur after liver transplantation. These complications can be effectively and safely managed using endoscopic approaches and can prevent unnecessary and potentially morbid surgery. Key points • Management of…
Endoscopic Management of Acute Cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis is a commonly encountered medical emergency that is managed surgically with excellent results. Recent experiences with endoscopic cystic duct stent placement and cholecystectomy using the NOTES (Natural Orifice…
Endoscopic Ultrasonographic Access and Drainage of the Common Bile Duct
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is currently the standard of care for biliary drainage. In the hands of experienced endoscopists, conventional ERCP has a failed cannulation rate of 3% to 5%….
Endoscopic Approach to the Patient with Motility Disorders of the Bile Duct and Sphincter of Oddi
Since its original description by Oddi in 1887, the sphincter of Oddi has been the subject of much study. Furthermore, the clinical syndrome of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) and…
