DOI: 10.1055/s-00000012

Endoscopy

Issue 06 · Volume 27 · August 1995 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-8015

Original Article

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Raithel, M.; Hochberger, J.; Hahn, E. G.: Effect of Colonoscopy Premedication Containing Diazepam and Pethidine on the Release of Mast Cell Mediators in Gut Mucosal Samples
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Dill, J. E.; Hill, S.; Callis, J.; Berkhouse, L.; Evans, P.; Martin, D.; Palmer, S. T.: Combined Endoscopic Ultrasound and Stimulated Biliary Drainage in Cholecystitis and Microlithiasis - Diagnoses and Outcomes
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Shim, C. S.; Joo, J. H.; Park, C. W.; Kim, Y. S.; Lee, J. S.; Lee, M. S.; Hwang, S. G.: Effectiveness of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Choledocholithiasis Prior to Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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Ishioka, S.; Sakai, P.; Maluf Filho, F.; Melo, J. M.: Endoscopic Incision of Zenker's Diverticula
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Mulder, C. J. J.; den Hartog, G.; Robijn, R. J.; Thies, J. E.: Flexible Endoscopic Treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum: a New Approach

Editorial

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Edmundowicz, Steven A.: Diagnosis and Management of Choledocholithiasis in the Era of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: an Endoscopist's Perspective
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Feussner, H.: Reducing Treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum to the Essentials: the Flexible Endoscopic Approach

Short Communication

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Mohandas, K. M.; Santhi Swaroop, V.; Desai, D. C.: Dilation of Difficult Gastrointestinal Strictures Using a Modified Wire-Guided Technique

Special Section: Update on Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Buess, G.: Update on Clinical Aspects and Technology in Endoscopic Surgery

Case Report

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Ohta, M.; Kuwano, H.; Hashizume, M.; Sonoda, T.; Tomikawa, M.; Higashi, H.; Ohno, S.; Watanabe, M.; Sugimachi, K.: Development of Esophageal Cancer after Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy for Esophageal Varices: Three Case Reports
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DeGuzman, L. J.; Nyhus, L. M.; Yared, G.; Schlesinger, P. K.: Colocutaneous Fistula Formation Following Polypropylene Mesh Placement for Repair of a Ventral Hernia: Diagnosis by Colonoscopy

Letters to the Editor

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Vergeau, B.; Nizou, C.; Ciribilli, J. M.; Grandpierre, G.: A Case of Esophageal Obstruction after Ingestion of a Granular Laxative
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Yattoo, G. N.; Khuroo, M. S.: Endoscopic Management of Obstructive Jaundice due to Portal Cavernoma

Unusual Cases and Technical Notes

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Souka, H.; Karanjia, N. D.: Endoscopic Removal of an Angelchik Prosthesis after Migration through the Gastro-Oesophageal Junction
465
Flis, V.; Horvat, M.: Cystic Duct Remnant Duodenal Fistulization as a Cause of Misconceived Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and the Consequent Massive Bleeding
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Messmann, H.; Holstege, A.; Leser, H.-G.; Zirngibl, H.; Gmeinwieser, J.; Schölmerich, J.: Endoscopic Drainage of a Pancratic Abscess with a Transduodenal Nasopancreatic Catheter
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Altin, M.; Dobrucal, A.; Tuncer, M.; Özbal, A.; Oktay, E.; Bal, K.; Dinç, I.: Endoscopic Diagnosis of a Retained Surgical Sponge Following Intra-Abdominal Surgery
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Al Karawi, M. A.; Gali, M. H.; Mohamed, A. R.; Haleem, A.: Giant Polyposis Ulcerative Colitis Imitating Colonic Carcinoma: Two Cases