Fig. 5.1 Panorama of esophageal stent. From the left to the right: Partially covered stent (Ultraflex), Polyflex stent, Partially covered stent (Evolution), Fully covered stent (SX-Ella), fully covered stent (Niti-S…
Fig. 1.1 (1) Reflection, (2) absorption, (3) single scattering, (4) diffuse scattering, (5) absorption and reemission at a different wavelength of fluorescence (Courtesy of Pr. Satish Singh, MD Department of…
Fig. 14.1 Example of two different reflux events: (a) acid reflux event that involves both distal and proximal channels with a contemporary drop of esophageal pH below 4; (b) non-acid…
Pressure topography metrics Metric Description Integrated relaxation pressure (IRP, mmHg) Mean EGJ pressure measured with an electronic equivalent of a sleeve sensor for four contiguous or non-contiguous seconds of relaxation…
Characteristics SpyGlass Polyscope Optics resolution 6000 pixels 10,000 pixels Working channel 1.2 mm 1.2 mm Viewing angle 70° 70° Outer diameter 10 Fr 8 Fr Reusable Yes Yes Optical channel…
Fig. 9.1 (a) Schematic diagram of the clip and line method. (b, c) Good countertraction was made in esophageal ESD using the clip and line method Fig. 9.2 (a) Schematic…
Modality Cost Radiation Nephrotoxicity Other side effects Imaging medium US + – None None Sound waves CT ++ +++ (generally performed as a three-phase study) + (eGFR >/= 40–45 poses…
Time period Common complications Less likely complications Perioperative Donor liver diseases (e.g., steatosis) Preservation injury Hyperacute rejection Primary non-function Within the first week Preservation/reperfusion injury Hyperacute rejection Hepatic artery thrombosis…
Fig. 1 The complex of intraabdominal viscera that has been transplanted as a unit (center) or as its separate components: a, liver; b, pancreas; c, liver and intestine; d, intestine;…
Fig. 1 Deceased and living donor liver transplants performed annually, calendar year 2009–2013 The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) requires separate policies and procedures for…
