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  1. Artikel: Diagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Selecting Patients for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Early Gastrointestinal Neoplasms.

    Gambitta, Pietro / Fontana, Paola / Fanetti, Ilaria / Veglia, Giulia / Vertemati, Maurizio / Armellino, Antonio / Aseni, Paolo

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2023  Band 12, Heft 7

    Abstract: Tumor invasion depth and lymph node metastasis determine the prognosis of gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms. GI neoplasms limited to mucosa (m1 or m2) and superficial submucosa (sm1) can be treated effectively with minimally invasive endoscopic therapy, ... ...

    Abstract Tumor invasion depth and lymph node metastasis determine the prognosis of gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms. GI neoplasms limited to mucosa (m1 or m2) and superficial submucosa (sm1) can be treated effectively with minimally invasive endoscopic therapy, while the deep invasion of the submucosa (sm2 or sm3) is associated with lymph node metastasis, and surgical resection is required. Correct staging is therefore crucial for preoperative evaluation and planning. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) can be used to detect the depth of invasion due to its close proximity to the lesion. The diagnostic accuracy of EUS, when compared to conventional endoscopic staging, is debated as it can under- or overstage the lesion. We aim in this study to determine if EUS can accurately differentiate mucosal from submucosal GI neoplasms to select patients with early GI lesions for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or surgery. From March 2014 to February 2022, 293 patients with early superficial GI neoplasms were admitted to our endoscopic unit for EUS staging. To evaluate the accuracy of EUS, we compared the preoperative EUS findings with the definitive histopathologic findings on the resected specimen. Overall, 242 of 293 lesions were correctly staged by EUS (82.59%). In the evaluation of submucosal invasion or deeper, EUS understaged 38 of 293 (12.96%) and overstaged 13 of 293 (4.43%) lesions. EUS has excellent accuracy in staging superficial GI neoplasms; its use is highly recommended before ESD since it can also detect lymph node metastases around the lesions, thus changing the indication from ESD to surgery.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-03-26
    Erscheinungsland Switzerland
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm12072505
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  2. Artikel: Endoscopic Ultrasound to Identify the Actual Cause of Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review.

    Cammarata, Francesco / Rovati, Lucrezia / Fontana, Paola / Gambitta, Pietro / Armellino, Antonio / Aseni, Paolo

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Band 13, Heft 20

    Abstract: Idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) presents a diagnostic challenge and refers to cases where the cause of acute pancreatitis remains uncertain despite a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in ... ...

    Abstract Idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) presents a diagnostic challenge and refers to cases where the cause of acute pancreatitis remains uncertain despite a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in the diagnostic workup of IAP. This review explores the pivotal role of EUS in detecting the actual cause of IAP and assessing its accuracy, timing, safety, and future technological improvement. In this review, we investigate the role of EUS in identifying the actual cause of IAP by examining the available literature. We aim to assess possible existing evidence regarding EUS accuracy, timing, and safety and explore potential trends of future technological improvements in EUS for diagnostic purposes. Following PRISMA guidelines, 60 pertinent studies were selected and analysed. EUS emerges as a crucial diagnostic tool, particularly when conventional imaging fails. It can offer intricate visualization of the pancreas, biliary system, and adjacent structures. Microlithiasis, biliary sludge, chronic pancreatitis, and small pancreatic tumors seem to be much more accurately identified with EUS in the setting of IAP. The optimal timing for EUS is post-resolution of the acute phase of the disease. With a low rate of complications, EUS poses minimal safety concerns. EUS-guided interventions, including fine-needle aspiration, collection drainage, and biopsies, aid in the cytological analysis. With high diagnostic accuracy, safety, and therapeutic potential, EUS is able to improve patient outcomes when managing IAP. Further refinement of EUS techniques and cost-effectiveness assessment of EUS-guided approaches need to be explored in multicentre prospective studies. This review underscores EUS as a transformative tool in unraveling IAP's enigma and advancing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-10-19
    Erscheinungsland Switzerland
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics13203256
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  3. Artikel ; Online: Water immersion sigmoidoscopy versus standard insufflation for colorectal cancer screening: A cohort study.

    Calcara, Calcedonio / Aseni, Paolo / Siau, Keith / Gambitta, Pietro / Cadoni, Sergio

    Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association

    2021  Band 28, Heft 1, Seite(n) 39–45

    Abstract: Background: Although the efficacy of water-assisted colonoscopy is well established, the role of water immersion sigmoidoscopy (WIS) remains unclear. We compared WIS with carbon dioxide insufflation sigmoidoscopy (CO: Methods: We conducted an ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although the efficacy of water-assisted colonoscopy is well established, the role of water immersion sigmoidoscopy (WIS) remains unclear. We compared WIS with carbon dioxide insufflation sigmoidoscopy (CO
    Methods: We conducted an analysis of prospectively collected data from a single-center quality improvement program about patients undergoing unsedated screening sigmoidoscopy (WIS and CO
    Results: In total, 234 patients (111 WIS; 123 CO
    Conclusions: WIS does not ameliorate tolerance to and quality of sigmoidoscopy screening measured by several scores. When offered a choice, the women's willingness to repeat WIS or CO
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Cohort Studies ; Colonoscopy/methods ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Early Detection of Cancer/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Immersion ; Insufflation/methods ; Middle Aged ; Sigmoidoscopy/methods ; Water
    Chemische Substanzen Water (059QF0KO0R)
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-09-08
    Erscheinungsland India
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2299174-8
    ISSN 1998-4049 ; 1319-3767
    ISSN (online) 1998-4049
    ISSN 1319-3767
    DOI 10.4103/sjg.sjg_198_21
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  4. Artikel: Advanced endoscopic interventions on the pancreas and pancreatic ductal system: a primer for radiologists.

    Tonolini, Massimo / Bareggi, Emilia / Gambitta, Pietro

    Insights into imaging

    2019  Band 10, Heft 1, Seite(n) 5

    Abstract: In recent years, technological advancements including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance and availability of specifically designed stents further expanded the indications and possibilities of interventional endoscopy. Although technically demanding and ...

    Abstract In recent years, technological advancements including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance and availability of specifically designed stents further expanded the indications and possibilities of interventional endoscopy. Although technically demanding and associated with non-negligible morbidity, advanced pancreatic endoscopic techniques now provide an effective minimally invasive treatment for complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis.Aiming to provide radiologists with an adequate familiarity, this pictorial essay reviews the indications, techniques, results and pre- and post-procedural cross-sectional imaging appearances of advanced endoscopic interventions on the pancreas and pancreatic ductal system. Most of the emphasis is placed on multidetector CT and MRI findings before and after internal drainage of pseudocysts and walled-off necrosis via EUS-guided endoscopic cystostomy, and on stent placement to relieve strictures or disruption of the main pancreatic duct, respectively in patients with chronic pancreatitis and disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2019-01-28
    Erscheinungsland Germany
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2543323-4
    ISSN 1869-4101
    ISSN 1869-4101
    DOI 10.1186/s13244-019-0689-7
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  5. Artikel ; Online: Recurrent oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma: implementing diagnostic criteria in a case report with the longest survival.

    Guerci, Claudio / Maffioli, Anna / Goi, Gloria / Zaffaroni, Gloria / Aseni, Paolo / Gambitta, Pietro / Spiropoulos, Jean

    Annali italiani di chirurgia

    2021  Band 92, Seite(n) 293–298

    Abstract: Introduction: Oncocytic adrenocortical tumors represent a subtype of the adrenal cortex neoplasms. These tumors can be divided into oncocytomas, oncocytic neoplasms of uncertain malignancy and carcinomas (OACs). To date, only 34 cases of OAC have been ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Oncocytic adrenocortical tumors represent a subtype of the adrenal cortex neoplasms. These tumors can be divided into oncocytomas, oncocytic neoplasms of uncertain malignancy and carcinomas (OACs). To date, only 34 cases of OAC have been reported.
    Case experience: We reported a case of a 54-year-old male patient with a history of laparoscopic right adrenalectomy for an OAC and subsequent chemotherapy for a recurrence. He was referred to our emergency room for diffuse abdominal pain, vomit, change in bowel habits, fever, asthenia. He underwent a laparotomy and a complete excision of the known bilobate lesion. The histopathological findings matched the features of a recurrent OAC. No chemotherapy was administered after surgery and the patient was disease-free after a follow-up of twenty-eight months.
    Results - discussion: The most questionable issue in treating adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms is the determination of malignancy. According to the Helsinki Score, which is the best prognostic system, the primary lesion was an OAC. We also implemented the score systems to the recurrent lesion, that seemed to be malignant. We believe that the adjuvant treatment can delay a recurrent lesion development, but finally, radical surgical excision is necessary. Moreover, we reported the longest survival after the primary adrenalectomy.
    Conclusions: This study described the first case of recurrent oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma with the longest followup. Adrenocortical oncocytoma is an extremely rare tumor of the adrenal gland with variable biological behavior without definitive consensus about diagnostic criteria. This was also the first case in which different histopathological criteria have been implemented in a recurrence.
    Key words: Oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma, Surgical oncology, Survival.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adenoma, Oxyphilic/diagnosis ; Adenoma, Oxyphilic/surgery ; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/surgery ; Adrenalectomy ; Adrenocortical Carcinoma/diagnosis ; Adrenocortical Carcinoma/surgery ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Laparotomy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/diagnosis ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery ; Reoperation
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-05-10
    Erscheinungsland Italy
    Dokumenttyp Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 418927-9
    ISSN 2239-253X ; 0003-469X
    ISSN (online) 2239-253X
    ISSN 0003-469X
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  6. Artikel ; Online: Safety of Endoscopic Snare Ampullectomy for Adenomatous Ampullary Lesions: Focus on Pancreatic Stent Placement to Prevent Pancreatitis.

    Gambitta, Pietro / Aseni, Paolo / Villa, Federica / Fontana, Paola / Armellino, Antonio / Vertemati, Maurizio

    Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques

    2021  Band 31, Heft 4, Seite(n) 462–467

    Abstract: Background: Ampullary tumors, although relatively uncommon, are increasingly diagnosed due to ongoing progress in imaging technology and the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Endoscopic ... ...

    Abstract Background: Ampullary tumors, although relatively uncommon, are increasingly diagnosed due to ongoing progress in imaging technology and the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Endoscopic ampullectomy (EA) has become the preferred treatment option over surgery due to its lower morbidity for benign ampullary adenomas. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and outcome of EA in 30 patients with benign-appearing ampullary lesions with particular emphasis on the accuracy of preampullectomy histology and technical details of the pancreatic duct drainage to prevent postprocedural pancreatitis.
    Materials and methods: Data from a cohort of 30 patients who underwent EA were retrospectively analyzed. Histologic characteristics of the ampullomas, accuracy of histology of pre-EA biopsy specimen, safety of the procedure, recurrence rate, as well as the clinical outcome of all patients, are analyzed and discussed.
    Results: Endoscopic resection was successful as a definitive treatment in 25 patients (83.3%). Five patients required additional surgery. In 8 patients, a definitive histologic specimen revealed an adenocarcinoma (3 in situ and 5 invasive). The diagnostic accuracy obtained by preresection biopsy specimen was low (0.70). Pancreatic duct stent placement after snare resection was unsuccessful in 9 patients, and 3 of them developed pancreatitis after EA.
    Conclusions: EA appears to be a relatively safe alternative to surgery as the first therapeutic option for selected patients with benign-appearing ampullary adenomas. A correct preoperative evaluation by endoscopic ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography can help to define the anatomy of the pancreatic duct to improve the success rate of pancreatic stent placement which seems to offer a protective role in the prevention of postprocedural pancreatitis.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adenoma/diagnostic imaging ; Adenoma/surgery ; Ampulla of Vater/surgery ; Humans ; Pancreatitis/etiology ; Pancreatitis/prevention & control ; Retrospective Studies ; Stents ; Treatment Outcome
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-02-03
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1475108-2
    ISSN 1534-4908 ; 1530-4515 ; 1051-7200
    ISSN (online) 1534-4908
    ISSN 1530-4515 ; 1051-7200
    DOI 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000909
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  7. Artikel: Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Anesthesiologist Assistance for Endoscopic Procedures.

    Calcara, Calcedonio / Ciscato, Camilla / Amato, Arnaldo / Sinagra, Emanuele / Alvisi, Costanza / Ardizzone, Sandro / Anderloni, Andrea / Gambitta, Pietro

    Clinical endoscopy

    2022  Band 55, Heft 1, Seite(n) 49–57

    Abstract: Background/aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has modified the activities of endoscopy units worldwide. Herein, we investigated the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on anesthesiologist assistance for endoscopic procedures in Lombardy, ...

    Abstract Background/aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has modified the activities of endoscopy units worldwide. Herein, we investigated the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on anesthesiologist assistance for endoscopic procedures in Lombardy, Italy.
    Methods: A questionnaire concerning anesthesiologist assistance provided from October 26 to December 6, 2020, in comparison with the same period in 2019, was sent to endoscopic units in Lombardy.
    Results: Approximately 54% (34/63) of the units responded. A reduction in the number of all endoscopies (-33.5%; 18792 in 2020 vs. 28264 in 2019) and anesthesiologist-assisted endoscopies (-15.3%; 2652 in 2020 vs. 3132 in 2019) was reported. A greater reduction in anesthesiologist assistance was observed in government community units (-29.5%) than in academic (-14%) and private community units (-4.6%). Among all units, 85% reported a reduction in anesthesiologist assistance; 65% observed a delay/cancellation of procedures; 59%, a restricted patient selection; 17%, the need to transfer some patients to other hospitals; and 32%, a related worsening of procedure quality.
    Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic compromised the anesthesiologist assistance for endoscopic procedures in Lombardy, which worsened the procedure quality mainly in government community units. The COVID-19 "stress test" suggests a more balanced allocation of anesthesiologic resources in the future.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-01-27
    Erscheinungsland Korea (South)
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2643507-X
    ISSN 2234-2443 ; 2234-2400
    ISSN (online) 2234-2443
    ISSN 2234-2400
    DOI 10.5946/ce.2021.191
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  8. Artikel ; Online: Analysis of patients attitude to undergo urgent endoscopic procedures during COVID-19 outbreak in Italy.

    Armellini, E / Repici, A / Alvisi, C / Dinelli, M / Gambitta, P / Manes, G / Mutignani, M / Orlando, S / Radaelli, F / Salerno, R / Venezia, G / Verna, C / Penagini, R / Pace, F

    Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver

    2020  Band 52, Heft 7, Seite(n) 695–699

    Abstract: We conducted a survey to investigate to what extent the fear of COVID-19 has influenced the patients decision to undergo or to cancel endoscopic procedures. We collected data from 847 patients from 13 centres. The main indication for endoscopy was anemia, ...

    Abstract We conducted a survey to investigate to what extent the fear of COVID-19 has influenced the patients decision to undergo or to cancel endoscopic procedures. We collected data from 847 patients from 13 centres. The main indication for endoscopy was anemia, followed by pain and unexplained weight loss. The percentage of not presenters progressively increased throughout the three weeks of study, from 15.1% at the beginning to 48.2% at the end. 37 (34.2%) upper GI endoscopies and 112 (56.3 %) colonoscopies showed an organic cause explaining the symptoms presented by the patients, respectively; 5 cases of gastric cancer (4.6%) and 16 cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) (6.0%), respectively, were detected; during the second week the percentage of organic diseases found at upper endoscopy was 19 (33.3%) with 5 cancer (8.7%), and 61 (49.1% ) at colonoscopy, with 2 CRC (1.6%); finally, during the third week the corresponding figures were 19 (48.7%) for upper GI examinations, with 3 gastric cancers (7.7%), and 43 (60.5%) with 4 (6.5%) CRC cases found.We conclude that patients weighted the fear of having a clinically relevant disease with the fear of becoming infected by coronavirus, and a relevant percentage of them (29.4%) decided not to attend the endoscopy suites at the scheduled date.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Attitude to Health ; Betacoronavirus/isolation & purification ; COVID-19 ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Colorectal Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Colorectal Neoplasms/psychology ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/psychology ; Coronavirus Infections/transmission ; Disease Outbreaks ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/psychology ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/statistics & numerical data ; Fear ; Female ; Humans ; Italy/epidemiology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; No-Show Patients/psychology ; No-Show Patients/statistics & numerical data ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/psychology ; Pneumonia, Viral/transmission ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Stomach Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Stomach Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Stomach Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Stomach Neoplasms/psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Schlagwörter covid19
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2020-05-16
    Erscheinungsland Netherlands
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1459373-7
    ISSN 1878-3562 ; 1125-8055
    ISSN (online) 1878-3562
    ISSN 1125-8055
    DOI 10.1016/j.dld.2020.05.015
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  9. Artikel: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: The impact of evolving experience and new technologies in diagnosis and treatment over the last two decades.

    Gambitta, Pietro / Maffioli, Anna / Spiropoulos, Jean / Armellino, Antonio / Vertemati, Maurizio / Aseni, Paolo

    Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT

    2019  Band 19, Heft 1, Seite(n) 68–73

    Abstract: Background: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is the preferred approach for drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) due to the better experience and significant progress using newer stents and access devices during last decade. This ... ...

    Abstract Background: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is the preferred approach for drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) due to the better experience and significant progress using newer stents and access devices during last decade. This study aimed to evaluate the role of the evolving experience and possible influence of new technological devices on the outcome of patients evaluated for PFCs and submitted to EUS-guided drainage during two different periods: the early period at the beginning of experience when a standardized technique was used and the late period when the increased experience of the operator, combined with different stents quality were introduced in the management of PFCs.
    Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of a cohort of 91 consecutive patients, who underwent EUS-guided drainage of symptomatic PFCs from October 2001 to September 2017. Demographic, therapeutic results, complications, and outcomes were compared between early years' group (2001-2008) and late years' group (2009-2017).
    Results: Endoscopic treatment was successfully achieved in 55.6% (20/36) of patients in the early years' group, and in 96.4% (53/55) in the late years' group. Eighteen patients (12 in early years' and 6 in the late year's group) required additional open surgery. Procedural complications were observed in 5 patients, 4 in early years' and 1 in late years' group. Mortality was registered in two patients (2.2%), one for each group.
    Conclusions: During our long-term survey using EUS-guided endoscopic drainage of PFCs, significantly better outcomes in term of improved success rate and decrease complications rate were observed during the late period.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Aged ; Drainage/adverse effects ; Drainage/methods ; Endosonography/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreatic Diseases/diagnosis ; Pancreatic Diseases/therapy ; Retrospective Studies ; Ultrasonography, Interventional/methods
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2019-09-28
    Erscheinungsland Singapore
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2241386-8
    ISSN 1499-3872
    ISSN 1499-3872
    DOI 10.1016/j.hbpd.2019.09.008
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  10. Artikel: Analysis of patients attitude to undergo urgent endoscopic procedures during COVID-19 outbreak in Italy

    Armellini, E / Repici, A / Alvisi, C / Dinelli, M / Gambitta, P / Manes, G / Mutignani, M / Orlando, S / Radaelli, F / Salerno, R / Venezia, G / Verna, C / Penagini, R / Pace, F

    Dig Liver Dis

    Abstract: We conducted a survey to investigate to what extent the fear of COVID-19 has influenced the patients decision to undergo or to cancel endoscopic procedures. We collected data from 847 patients from 13 centres. The main indication for endoscopy was anemia, ...

    Abstract We conducted a survey to investigate to what extent the fear of COVID-19 has influenced the patients decision to undergo or to cancel endoscopic procedures. We collected data from 847 patients from 13 centres. The main indication for endoscopy was anemia, followed by pain and unexplained weight loss. The percentage of not presenters progressively increased throughout the three weeks of study, from 15.1% at the beginning to 48.2% at the end. 37 (34.2%) upper GI endoscopies and 112 (56.3 %) colonoscopies showed an organic cause explaining the symptoms presented by the patients, respectively; 5 cases of gastric cancer (4.6%) and 16 cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) (6.0%), respectively, were detected; during the second week the percentage of organic diseases found at upper endoscopy was 19 (33.3%) with 5 cancer (8.7%), and 61 (49.1% ) at colonoscopy, with 2 CRC (1.6%); finally, during the third week the corresponding figures were 19 (48.7%) for upper GI examinations, with 3 gastric cancers (7.7%), and 43 (60.5%) with 4 (6.5%) CRC cases found.We conclude that patients weighted the fear of having a clinically relevant disease with the fear of becoming infected by coronavirus, and a relevant percentage of them (29.4%) decided not to attend the endoscopy suites at the scheduled date.
    Schlagwörter covid19
    Verlag WHO
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    Anmerkung WHO #Covidence: #277040
    Datenquelle COVID19

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