BACKGROUND & AIM Esophageal stenosis can be caused by malignant, postsurgical, benign diseases etc. Endoscopic treatment options consist primarily of balloon dilatation and bougination. Both interventions carry a certain risk of further complications such as perforations. We aimed to evaluate this risk in our patients. METHODS Frequency, perforation rates, further diagnostics, therapy, outcom...

The purpose of closure of small dry tympanic membrane perforations is to restore the continuity of the tympanic membrane in order to improve hearing and decrease the incidence of middle ear infections. Small and cost effective procedures like Chemical Cauterization and Fat Plug Myringoplasty have been found to be effective in healing small central perforations with significant hearing improveme...

AIM To retrospectively study the frequency and magnitude of complications associated with computed tomography (CT) colonography in clinical practice. METHODS A questionnaire on complications of CT colonography was sent to Italian public radiology departments identified as practicing CT colonography with a reasonable level of training. The frequency of complications and possible risk factors w...

BACKGROUND Increasing use of colonoscopy is making iatrogenic perforations more common. We herein present our experience with operative management of colonoscopic-related perforations. DESIGN Retrospective review (1980-2006). SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS A total of 258 248 colonoscopies performed in patients, from which we identified 180 iatrogenic perforations (incidence, 0...

BACKGROUND Management of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-associated duodenal perforation remains controversial. Some recommend surgery, while others recommend conservative treatment. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify patients treated at our institution for ERCP-related duodenal perforations. Study variables included indication for ERCP, clini...

BACKGROUND Perforation peritonitis is the most common surgical emergency encountered by the surgeons all over the world as well in Pakistan. The spectrum of etiology of perforation peritonitis in tropical countries continues to differ from its western counter part. This study was conducted at Dow University of health sciences and Civil Hospital Karachi (DUHS & CHK) Pakistan, designed to highlig...

AIM To determine if prophylactic clipping of post-polypectomy endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) mucosal defects of large, flat, right sided polyps prevents perforations. METHODS IRB approved review of all colonoscopies, and prospective data collection of grasp and snare EMR performed by 2 endoscopists between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2014 in a community ambulatory endoscopy center. The ...

erein, we present a review of the manuscript titled ‘Treatment of tympanic membrane perforation using bacerial cellulose: A randomized controlled trial’’ by Silveira t al.1 The work outlined in this manuscript was interesting. fter review, we agree with the authors that bacterial celulose is an excellent material for tympanic membrane (TM) egeneration and may be an effective alternative to cone...

3 F a bstract he purpose of treating furcal perforation is to sea rtificial communication between the endodontic spa nd the periradicular tissue to prevent alveolar b esorption and damage to the periodontal ligame hese complications are not infrequent in cases urcal and/or old perforations, which show a w rognosis than fresh, small, coronal, and apical pe ations. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA...

Background. WGC in ERCP is considered a safe technique, although rare complications can occur. One unique complication of WGC is the perforation of the papilla of Vater by the guidewire. Subjects and Methods. Of 2032 patients who underwent ERCP at our department between January 2010 and December 2014, we selected 208 patients who underwent WGC for naïve papilla as subjects. A detailed examinati...