Acute and Long-Term Effects of Full-Power Electroporation Ablation Directly on the Porcine Esophagus [Original Article]
Conclusions—
Esophageal architecture remains unaffected 2 months after irreversible electroporation, purposely targeting the adventitia. Irreversible electroporation seems to be a safe modality for catheter ablation near the esophagus. (Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology)
Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - May 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Neven, K., van Es, R., van Driel, V., van Wessel, H., Fidder, H., Vink, A., Doevendans, P., Wittkampf, F. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Complications Original Article Source Type: research
Comparative quality assessment of esophageal examination with transnasal and sedated endoscopy
Conclusion Esophageal assessment with TNE or EGD was comparable in overall quality and GEJ visualization. TNE quality was not affected by procedure location. TNE is a feasible option for endoscopic assessment of reflux complications. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text (Source: Endoscopy International Open)
Source: Endoscopy International Open - May 5, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Crews, Nicholas R. Gorospe, Emmanuel C. Johnson, Michele L. Wong Kee Song, Louis-Michel Katzka, David A. Iyer, Prasad G. Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Hypopharyngeal and upper esophageal ulceration after cervical spine radiotherapy concurrent with crizotinib
AbstractHerein, the authors describe the case of a 31-year-old female patient with primary metastatic adenocarcinoma of the lung referred for radiation therapy of newly diagnosed intramedullary spinal cord metastasis at C4/5 and an adjacent osteolytic lesion. Radiotherapy of the cervical spine level C3 to C5, including the whole vertebra, was perf ormed with 30 Gy in 10 fractions. The patient’s systemic therapy with crizotinib 250 mg twice daily was continued. After 8 fractions of radiation the patient developed increasing dysphagia. Ulceration of the hypopharynx and the upper esophagus were obvious in esophagosc...
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - April 25, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
In reference to Is esophagoscopy necessary during panendoscopy?
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 11, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gregory Postma Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
In reference to “Is esophagoscopy necessary during panendoscopy?”
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - April 11, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gregory Postma Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
A rare case of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an adult
Conclusion In conclusion, despite the benign nature of this malformation, if left untreated, it can cause long-term debilitating respiratory symptoms associated with the fistula. Therefore, the diagnosis should be considered in the evaluation of recurrent lung infection. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - March 22, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Reconstruction of late esophagus perforation after anterior cervical spine fusion with an adipofascial anterolateral thigh free flap: A case report
In this report, we describe the use of a thin and pliable free adipofascial anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap in a 47‐year‐old tetraplegic man with a history of C5–C6 fracture presented with a large posterior esophagus wall perforation allowing an easier flap insetting for a successful wound closure. The postoperative course was uneventful and mucosalization of the flap was confirmed by esophagoscopy 4 weeks postsurgery. The patient tolerated normal diet and maintained normal swallowing during a follow‐up of 3 years postoperatively. The adipofascial ALT flap may provide easier insetting due to the thin and pliable la...
Source: Microsurgery - March 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Ruben Coelho, Tomas Ekberg, Malin Svensson, Maria Mani, Andres Rodriguez ‐Lorenzo Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Tuberculosis presenting as bronchoesophageal fistula
We report a case of bronchoesophageal fistula associated with tuberculosis. A 25year old woman presented to us with 3 month history of cough worsening with deglutition. Radiological examination revealed mediastinal lymphadenopathy and bronchoscopy with esophagoscopy confirmed the presence of fistulous communication with features of endobronchial tuberculosis. Histological examination of bronchial biopsy specimen showed non necrotic granuloma with the PCR positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in her bronchial secretions. She was begun on antituberculous treatment and became asymptomatic after 2 months. Bronchoscopy done d...
Source: IDCases - February 21, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The role of the otolaryngologist in the evaluation and diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis
ConclusionPatients with EoE frequently present to otolaryngology undiagnosed in the first 5 years of life, making esophagoscopy with biopsy an important adjunct to airway endoscopy in children with refractory aerodigestive symptoms. Otolaryngologists are uniquely poised to facilitate early diagnosis and initiation of therapy for these children, potentially reducing long‐term sequelae.
Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2016 (Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mark Kubik, Prasad Thottam, Amber Shaffer, Sukgi Choi Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A case report of unusual pneumomediastinum after endoscopic sinus surgery
CONCLUSION Damage to the lamina papyracea can occur during endoscopic sinus surgery and presents as periorbital emphysema. Extension of the emphysema down to the mediastinum cannot be ignored as a possible etiology of the pneumomediastinum. Early diagnosis and proper management are important to avoid mortality. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - November 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
The financial impact of flipping the coin
Esophageal foreign body retrieval is typically performed by rigid or flexible esophagoscopy. Despite evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of balloon extraction, it is rarely performed. We sought to establish the financial benefits of this minimally invasive approach. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 14, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Katherine W. Gonzalez, Shiva R. Reddy, Angela A. Mundakkal, Shawn D. St. Peter Source Type: research
Is esophagoscopy necessary during panendoscopy?
(Source: The Laryngoscope)
Source: The Laryngoscope - October 23, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Daniel R. Clayburgh, Daniel Brickman Tags: Trio Society Best Practice Source Type: research
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Mediastinum with Esophageal and Bronchial Invasion: A Case Report and Literature Review
We report a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the posterior mediastinum and describe radiological features demonstrated on fluoro-esophagogram, computed tomography and positron-emission tomography. Fluoroscopic video-esophagoscopy was remarkable for an unusual polypoid lesion associated with partial esophageal obstruction and features of secondary achalasia. CT examination demonstrated coarse calcifications and air pockets, while unusual clinical features included an intraluminal esophageal lesion and local recurrence with endobronchial lesion. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - September 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Vineet Gorolay, Bronwyn Jones Source Type: research
Percutaneous Esophagogastrostomy Creation for Gastric Bypass Reversal
A 71-year-old malnourished woman presented with a history of solid food dysphagia for several weeks. She had undergone bariatric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 41 years earlier with subsequent 250-lb weight loss. She weighed 170 lb after a 50-lb loss related to recent dysphagia. Distal esophageal obstruction was seen on esophagoscopy and fluoroscopy (Fig 1). Biopsy showed no malignancy. After failed antegrade attempts to cross the obstruction, a 20-F gastrostomy catheter was placed into the gastric remnant. (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - September 24, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Amish Patel, Lindsay B. Young, John H. Rundback Tags: Extreme IR Source Type: research
Macrophage-Targeted Indocyanine Green-Neomannosyl Human Serum Albumin for Intraoperative Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Porcine Esophagus
Conclusions ICG:MSA has more specific macrophage-targeting properties, which could overcome the limitation of the low SLN retention of ICG, and could provide more precise real-time SLN detection during esophageal cancer surgery. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
