Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

A doctor may also order an endoscopy to look directly inside your stomach for ulcers. During this test, a doctor will insert a thin, lighted tube through your mouth and into the stomach and the ...

If you had a stomach ulcer 20 years ago ... detected by taking a sample directly from the stomach lining during endoscopy. Treatment with antibiotics and special antacid drugs can eradicate ...

The medical records and endoscopic films of all patients who ... A total of 202 patients with gastric peptic ulcer (135 male, 67 female; mean age 64.0 ± 12.2 years) with 227 NBVV were finally ...

Guided capsule endoscopy could pave the way for the future of endoscopic examination of the stomach, according to the findings of a feasibility study by Jean-Francois Rey and colleagues.

The most important function of your stomach is to digest the food you eat with the help of acids and a substance called pepsin, produced by the cells lining of the stomach. Unfortunately, these ...

Stomach ulcer occurs due to infection with bacteria called H.pylori. Stomach contains a mucus defensive barrier in its wall which provides protection against acid formation. Infection with H ...

Background: Peptic ulcer disease complicated with gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is rare in children. The experience in management of such patients is limited. The purpose of this study is to ...

The global endoscopy devices market was valued at $31.78 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $43.82 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2019 to 2027. Endoscopy is used to evaluate various ...