Most capsule robots that have been proposed to release drugs actively did not consider the compressed pressure when they pass through the esophagus, which could lead to premature drug release. This ...

New codes and introductory language that became effective January 1, 2015 to describe percutaneous treatment of vertebral fractures have raised questions from users, which this article attempts to ...

Percutaneous therapies for peripheral artery disease continue to evolve with new techniques and devices. Although guidelines-recommended therapies have impacted cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, ...

Connolly announced in 2024 that he had esophageal cancer and said a few months later that he planned to retire from Congress. His death leaves House Republicans with a 220-212 majority.

OBJECTIVE: In patients who experience difficulties in oral feeding, alimentary intake can be supported by creating direct access into the stomach through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. The ...

Radiologic approach The gastrostomy tube is guided into the correct position using fluoroscopic guidance. Using a percutaneous technique, a gastrostomy tube is introduced to hold the gastric wall ...

aState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China bGuangdong Esophageal Cancer ...

However, the hospital group has defended the insertion of gastrostomy buttons in the bladders of some children, saying it is a practice used around the world and has been found to be safe ...

It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the food pipe (esophagus). GERD is a more serious and long-lasting form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). GER is common in babies under 2 ...