Prospective development and validation of a volumetric laser endomicroscopy computer algorithm for detection of Barrett’s neoplasia

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy is used to detect Barrett's esophagus (BE) dysplasia. Real-time interpretation of VLE scans is complex and time-consum...

Blown-out myotomy: an adverse event of laparoscopic Heller myotomy and peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia

Although laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) or peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is highly effective,10% to 20% of patients with achalasia remain sympt...

Safety and feasibility of same-day discharge after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection

Endoscopic submucosal dissection is used for treating early luminal GI cancers. SDD is the standard of care in Asia, where it results in multiday admi...

Safety and effectiveness of peroral endoscopic myotomy in patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy: an international multicenter case-control study

The risk of bleeding and thromboembolic events in patients undergoing peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) who are receiving antithrombotic therapy is un...

Automated software-assisted diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell neoplasia using high-resolution microendoscopy

High-resolution microendoscopy provides subcellular imaging of esophageal mucosa but requires expert interpretation. We compared endoscopists with an...

Clinical relevance of endoscopic treatment for superficial pharyngeal cancer: feasibility of techniques corresponding to each location and long-term outcomes

Superficial pharyngeal cancers are being detected and treated using endoscopy with increasing frequency. We identify reliable treatments by adapting t...

Contrasting Clinician and Insurer Perspectives to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Multilevel Modeling Analysis

Insurance coverage is an important determinant of treatment choice in irritable bowel syndrome. A multilevel microsimulation tracked costs and outcome...