Tumor bleeding is not a rare complication in patients with inoperable gastric cancer. Endoscopy has important roles in the diagnosis and primary treatment of tumor bleeding, similar to its roles in other non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding cases. Although limited studies have been performed, endoscopic therapy has been highly successful in achieving initial hemostasis. One or a combina...

INTRODUCTION Choanal atresia (CA) is an infrequent congenital obliteration of the airway at the level of the posterior nasal aperture resulting in the absence of connection between the nasal cavity and the aerodigestive tract. We present our experience with an endoscopic technique for congenital CA without the use of intranasal stents. MATERIAL AND METHOD We analysed a series of 10 patients w...

Hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) is a benign indolent lesion despite the presentation of refractory epilepsy. Behavioral disturbances and endocrine problems are additional critical symptoms that arise along with HHs. Due to its nature of generating epileptiform discharge and spreading to cortical region, various management strategies have been proposed and combined. Surgical approaches with open cra...

Benign laryngeal disorders result in dysphonia because of effects on glottic closure and the vibratory characteristics of the true vocal fold. Treatment is initially directed at reversing medical conditions and patterns of abuse with surgery reserved for unresolving lesions resulting in troublesome dysphonia. Benign lesions that require surgery are excised as precisely as possible sparing overl...

Acute pancreatitis is complicated by necrosis of the pancreas or peripancreatic tissue in around 20% of patients (6, 30). Necrotizing pancreatitis can often be treated successfully with a conservative approach, without the need for invasive intervention (21, 33, 34). In a subset of patients, however, there is a need for a more aggressive regimen which includes invasive intervention. The primary...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic treatment of subcondylar fractures, highlighting an improved technique of repair that facilitates ease of repair. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review. METHODS All subcondylar fractures treated by the author with the improved endoscopic technique from 2001 to 2007 were reviewed. RESULTS A total 34 subcondylar fractures were ...

Endoscopy is a major method for early gastric cancer screening because of its high detection rate, but its diagnostic accuracy depends heavily on the availability of endoscopic instruments. Many novel endoscopic techniques have been shown to increase the diagnostic yield of early gastric cancer. With the improved detection rate of EGC, the endoscopic treatment has become widespread due to advan...

Ureteral urothelial tumors (UUT) are uncommon; their incidence is higher in areas affected by Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN), with low-grade lesions prevalent. In these patients, the efficacy of conservative surgery is comparable to that of nephroureterectomy. Endoscopic treatment is indicated for single, small and low grade UUT, in older patients with significant comorbidity. The case of an ...

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is an acquired condition characterized by replacement of stratified squamous epithelium by a cancer predisposing metaplastic columnar epithelium. Endoscopy with systemic biopsy protocols plays a vital role in diagnosis. Technological advancements in dysplasia detection improves outcomes in surveillance and treatment of patients with BE and dysplasia. These advances in e...