Lasso Technique for Retrieval of a Dislocated and Impacted Esophageal Stent

Der hyperplastische Polyp des Magens - eine Präkanzerose?

In general, hyperplastic polyps of the stomach are regarded as benign lesions. Still there is the chance to find carcinomas within them as documented in this case report. This finding can be interpreted as an incidental appearance. At the moment there are no standardized guidelines regarding diagnostics and therapy of gastric hyperplastic polyps. Referring to a short review of the literature endoscopic snare polypectomy seems to be a reasonable therapeutic option of hyperplastic polyps with a size of 0.5-1 cm. Although it is possible to determine the histology by forceps biopsy, it is possible to be misled by missing areas of focal carcinomas. Complications after polypectomy are rare and of…

Capsule Endoscopy versus Push Enteroscopy in Patients with Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Background Wireless capsule endoscopy is a new method enabling non-invasive diagnostic endoscopy of the entire small intestine. In this study we prospectively examined the diagnostic precision of capsule endoscopy compared with push enteroscopy in patients with occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Methods Between July 2001 and October 2002 we examined 48 patients with suspected disorders of the small intestine using capsule endoscopy. 33 patients with obscure bleeding (19 men, 14 women, mean age 58 +/- 23 years) were prospectively examined using capsule endoscopy and push enteroscopy. Results On average, the patients had been suffering from chronic gastrointestinal bleeding for 30 +/- 36 (1-12…