Accuracy of transnasal endoscopy with a disposable esophagoscope compared to conventional endoscopy

Transnasal endoscopy in a patient with cicatricial pemphigoid.

A 32-year-old male referring asthmatic bronchitis, corticoid-associated cicatricial pemphigoid, osteoporosis secondary to the use of corticoids and steroid cataracts, is sent to our Unit due to persistent oropharyngeal dysphagia. Conventional endoscopy is programmed in two different days and, subsequent to the failure of the procedure, oral approach is carried out in a vain attempt with a 5.9 m...

A novel disposable, transnasal esophagoscope: a pilot trial of feasibility, safety, and tolerance.

A novel disposable transnasal esophagoscope, the E.G. Scan (IntroMedic Co. Ltd., Seoul, Korea), was developed for the evaluation of esophageal diseases while eliminating the inconvenience associated with sterilization, portability, patient monitoring, complications, and the economic burden of sedation. The feasibility, safety, and tolerability of the first version of the E.G. Scan was evaluated...

Evaluation of Duodenal Hypersensitivity to Acid Using Transnasal Endoscopy

Three-dimensional endoscopy in transnasal transsphenoidal approach to clival chordomas.

BACKGROUND The purpose of this prospective, observational study was to evaluate the management of skull base chordomas surgically resected via a 3D-endoscopic transnasal approach. METHODS Thirteen consecutive patients were observed and only 9 were surgically treated using a 3D-endoscopic transnasal approach assisted by a novel 3D visualization system. RESULTS Nine consecutive male patients ...

Transnasal Endoscopy Removal of Dislodged Dental Implant: A Case Report.

Displacement of dental implants into the maxillary sinus is a rare complication. This article presents a case of displaced dental implant into maxillary sinus. Retrieval of the dental implant from left maxillary sinus was performed via endoscopic sinus surgery. This case highlighted a delayed referral of a 53-year-old male by a general dental practitioner for management of a dislodged dental im...