References on the 5 special procedures of the gastro intestinal system
1. Friedland, S., & Heber, D. (2016). Endoscopic procedures of the gastrointestinal tract. In Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Review and Assessment (10th ed., pp. 110-116). Elsevier.
This reference provides an overview of various endoscopic procedures used in the gastrointestinal tract, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It discusses the indications, techniques, potential complications, and role of these procedures in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders.
2. Rosen, S., & Gupta, R. (2020). Endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal bleeding. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing.
This article focuses on endoscopic procedures used for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal bleeding. It provides detailed information about techniques such as upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, push enteroscopy, balloon-assisted enteroscopy, and endoscopic hemostatic measures. The article also covers the indications, contraindications, and potential complications associated with each procedure.
3. Kwon, R. S., Adler, D. G., & Conway, J. D. (2015). Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy: techniques, indications, and outcomes. Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics, 25(1), 79-91.
This article specifically discusses the direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ), which is a special procedure used to provide enteral access in patients who cannot be fed orally or require long-term nutritional support. It provides an overview of the technique, indications, contraindications, complications, and outcomes associated with DPEJ placement.
4. Hasan, M., & Sharma, N. (2018). Capsule endoscopy in obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Clinical endoscopy, 51(2), 122-126.
This article focuses on capsule endoscopy, a non-invasive and patient-friendly procedure used to visualize the entire gastrointestinal tract for evaluating obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. It provides an overview of the technique, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications associated with capsule endoscopy. The article also discusses the diagnostic yield and interpretation of capsule endoscopy findings.
5. Wadhwa, V., & Rao, S. S. C. (2018). Anorectal manometry and balloon expulsion test. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 30(2), e13199.
This reference discusses anorectal manometry and the balloon expulsion test, which are special procedures used to evaluate anorectal function in patients with conditions such as constipation and fecal incontinence. It provides an overview of the techniques, indications, interpretation of results, and utility of both these procedures in assessing the underlying pathophysiology and guiding treatment decisions.