Conclusions: The through-the-scope magnet procedure was effective in the recanalization of complete anastomotic biliary obstructions after liver transplantation in a selected group of patients with a short stricture length ...

Conclusions: MHFSC is more effective in achieving initial hemostasis compared with HCs in the treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding and provides a shorter procedure time and a lower recurrent bleeding rate.

Stone extraction is difficult in patients with NAS and requires a greater number of ERCP sessions. The treatment of biliary stones proximal to an AS in patients with DDLT or LRLT is possible in most cases.

Conclusion: The early detection of drug resistance-related mutations can be important in determination of treatment protocol, and prevention of unnecessary drug use, complications, and economic loses.

Background: The mean platelet volume (MPV) is the most commonly used measure of platelet size and is a potential marker of platelet reactivity. In this study, we aimed to explore the relationship between hepatic histopathology ...

Upper esophageal strictures occur in approximately 3-4% of patients who receive radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. The standart initial treatment is dilation by using bougie or through-the-scope balloon dilators. ...

Conclusions Combination of Fc-SEMS and plastic stent(s) is technically feasible and safe for the treatment of anastomotic biliary strictures after LDLT.