Performance measures for endoscopy services: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) quality improvement initiative

R Valori, G Cortas, T De Lange, OS Balfaqih… - …, 2018 - thieme-connect.com
The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and United European
Gastroenterology present a list of key performance measures for endoscopy services. We …

[HTML][HTML] Advanced imaging for detection and differentiation of colorectal neoplasia: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline–Update 2019

…, G Antonelli, MB Balen, E Coron, G Cortas… - …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
1 ESGE suggests that high definition endoscopy, and dye or virtual chromoendoscopy, as
well as add-on devices, can be used in average risk patients to increase the endoscopist’s …

Choledocholithiasis: evaluation of MR cholangiography for diagnosis.

C Reinhold, P Taourel, PM Bret, GA Cortas, SN Mehta… - Radiology, 1998 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To evaluate the test performance of magnetic resonance (MR) cholangiography
for help in diagnosing choledocholithiasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fast spin-echo …

Selective cannulation of the common bile duct: a prospective randomized trial comparing standard catheters with sphincterotomes

GA Cortas, SN Mehta, NS Abraham… - Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 1999 - Elsevier
Background: Current recommendations for the use of standard catheters or sphincterotomes
for the initial attempt at selective common bile duct cannulation have been made in the …

[HTML][HTML] Definition of competence standards for optical diagnosis of diminutive colorectal polyps: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position …

…, M Bustamante-Balén, E Coron, GA Cortas… - …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
Background The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has developed a
core curriculum for high quality optical diagnosis training for practice across Europe. The …

A review of the management of post-cholecystectomy biliary leaks during the laparoscopic era.

…, E Pavone, JS Barkun, GA Cortas… - American Journal of …, 1997 - search.ebscohost.com
… McKcnzie G. Extravasation of bile after operation on the biliary iraci. NZJ Surg 1955:24:181-…
Ann Surg 1989:210:417-27, Castrini G, Pappaiardo G, latrogenic striciures of the bile ducts: …

[HTML][HTML] Performance measures for colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease patients: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality …

…, J Sabino, M Bugajski, C Carretero, G Cortas… - …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) presents a short list of
performance measures for colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Current …

First report from the International Evaluation of Endoscopic classification Japan NBI Expert Team: International multicenter web trial

…, K Kikuchi, T Gocho, A Wagner, GA Cortas… - Digestive …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Narrow‐band imaging (NBI) contributes to real‐time optical diagnosis and
classification of colorectal lesions. The Japan NBI Expert Team (JNET) was introduced in 2011. …

[HTML][HTML] Identification and management of Lynch syndrome in the Middle East and North African countries: outcome of a survey in 12 countries

…, F Al-Mulla, RB Sghaier, MP Buisine, G Cortas… - Familial cancer, 2021 - Springer
Background Lynch syndrome (LS), the most common inherited form of colorectal cancer (CRC),
is responsible for 3% of all cases of CRC. LS is caused by a mismatch repair gene …

[HTML][HTML] A new hereditary colorectal cancer network in the Middle East and eastern mediterranean countries to improve care for high-risk families

…, C Jabari, W Sweidan, W Hammoudeh, G Cortas… - Familial cancer, 2018 - Springer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a very high incidence in the western world. Data from registries
in the Middle East showed that the incidence of CRC is relatively low in these countries. …