Multidisciplinary care is needed to ensure positive maternal and fetal health outcomes, especially in complex or high-risk cases.

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus ... bleeding Moderate to mild GI bleeds may require upper or lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, or flexible sigmoidoscopy to identify the ...

Her medical history included liver cirrhosis secondary to ethanol abuse, ascites, portal hypertension, esophageal varices (with previous ... An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed ...

Esophageal disorders: GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal varices, dysphagia ... pancreatic cysts and chronic pancreatitis. • Endoscopic procedures: For upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy ...

HVPG measurement is considered the gold standard for assessing portal pressure, while EGD is used to identify and evaluate esophageal varices. However, these procedures are invasive, costly, and carry ...

Then, they assessed the biomarkers in 234 nonendoscopic esophageal sponge samples collected from patients with BE as well as control (other) patients having endoscopy at Johns Hopkins, the ...

Then, they assessed the biomarkers in 234 nonendoscopic esophageal sponge samples collected from patients with BE as well as ...

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): A procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine. Computed Tomography (CT): An ...

Intraepithelial Neoplasia (LGIN): A precancerous condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of the esophagus. Surveillance Endoscopy: A procedure that uses a flexible tube with a ...

Carpal-tunnel release is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and may be performed with the use of open or endoscopic techniques. It is important to appreciate the basic anatomy of the ...