Aug. 23, 2004 — Large-volume paracentesis performed by gastrointestinal endoscopy assistants in an outpatient setting is safe and efficient, even in patients with marked thrombocytopenia or prolonged ...

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs)—we are entering a phase where chatbots can engage in real-time conversations with gastroenterologists.

Large-volume paracentesis is a treatment used to remove excess fluid in the abdominal cavity resulting from such conditions as cirrhosis of the liver or cardiac failure. It is normally performed as an ...

An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure. Upper endoscopy uses a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip to look ...

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to examine your digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your ...

Endoscopy is the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body to observe an internal organ — such as the gastrointestinal tract — in detail. Doctors can also use it in imaging, surgery, and ...

An endoscopy is a procedure in which your doctor uses specialized instruments to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. An endoscopy allows surgeons to see problems within ...