(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 7.1 Overview 7.2 Knowledge of Optics Required to Understand the Principles of NBI 7.3 Why Does NBI Use…
(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 3.1 Definition of Magnifying Ratio 3.2 Definition of Maximal Magnifying Ratio 3.3 Definition of Resolution 3.4 Measurement and…
(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 4.1 Explanation 4.2 Gastric Body and Fundic Mucosa 4.3 Gastric Antrum References Summary Basic microanatomical findings Gastric body/fundic…
(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 5.1 Classification of Yagi et al. (2002) 5.2 Classification of Nakagawa et al. (2003) 5.3 The Author’s Study…
(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 9.1 Principles of the Proposed Diagnostic System 9.2 VS Classification System References Summary Anatomical components of morphological analyses…
(1) Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Chikushino, Japan 1.1 Basic Principles for the Interpretation of ME Findings 1.2 Reasons for Using the VS Classification System 1.3…
Fig. 4.1 Complete removal of lymphatic and adipose tissue of the proximal portion of the lesser curvature up to the right wall of the cardia exposes the medial wall of…
Fig. 6.1 The abdomen is entered via a midline xipho-umbilical incision Fig. 6.2 After separation of the greater omentum, a Kocher maneuver is performed to ensure a better mobilization of…
Figs. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 After having disinfected the operating field by passing in succession two gauze pads soaked in povidone-iodine (or benzalkonium chloride if the patient is allergic to…
Fig. 7.1 The patient lies in an articulated table and in the Lloyd-Davies position with the left arm abducted and 20° head-up tilt (reverse Trendelenburg position). A vesical catheter and…
