Dis. Esophagus 2020 Feb 02
Better view by detachable string magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy for esophageal observation: a retrospective comparative study.
Song J, Bai T, Zhang L, Xiang XL, Xie XP, Hou XH
Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE) system has been used to screen gastric lesions. However, the visualization performance of MCE in the e ...
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Source: PubMed
Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 2020 Jan 30
Prolonged Wireless pH Monitoring in Patients With Persistent Reflux Symptoms Despite Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy.
Hasak S, Yadlapati R, Altayar O, Sweis R, Tucker E, Knowles K, Fox M, Pandolfino J, Gyawali CP
Wireless pH monitoring measures esophageal acid exposure time (AET) for up to 96 hrs. We evaluated competing methods of analysis of wireless pH data. ...
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol.
Modified external approach to the pediatric cricopharyngeal myotomy: A case series.
Jayawardena ADL, Miller LE, Hirner L, Sorbo J, Zar-Kessler C, Baker C, Hartnick CJ
To assess the success of a modified approach to external pediatric cricopharyngeal myotomy in children with inappropriate upper esophageal sphincter r ...
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Chest 2020 Jan 29
Effects of the Combination of Atomoxetine and Oxybutynin on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Endotypic Traits.
Taranto-Montemurro L, Messineo L, Azarbarzin A, Vena D, Hess L, Calianese N, White DP, Wellman A, Sands S
We recently showed that the administration of the combination of the noradrenergic drug atomoxetine plus the antimuscarinic oxybutynin (ato-oxy) befor ...
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J. Surg. Res.
Urinary Bladder Matrix Scaffolds Promote Pericardium Repair in a Porcine Model.
Amigo N, Riganti JM, Ramirez M, Andrea L, Renda P, Lovera R, Pascaner A, Vigliano C, Craiem D, Gilbert TW, Remlinger NT, Nieponice A
Pericardium closure after cardiac surgery is recommended to prevent postoperative adhesions to the sternum. Synthetic materials have been used as subs ...
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