Diagnostic yield of upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies in children in a tertiary centre

M Thomson, S Sharma - Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic yield (the likelihood that a
procedure or test will provide information required to establish a diagnosis) of endoscopy in …

Natural orifice endoluminal technique (NOEL) for the management of congenital duodenal membranes

J Goring, S Isoldi, S Sharma, F Torroni… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose Congenital Partial Duodenal Obstruction (CPDO) caused by
membranes/webs/diaphragms has traditionally been managed by open or laparoscopic …

The hazards of button battery ingestion

M Thomson, S Sharma - Archives of disease in childhood, 2015 - adc.bmj.com
The research report by Mohamed Sameh Shalaby1 stresses the potentially dangerous
outcome of magnet ingestion. It is therefore opportune to highlight the importance of …

Identification of iatrogenic perforation in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy

O Ledder, M Woynarowski, D Kamińska… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: Iatrogenic viscus perforation in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) is a
very rare, yet potentially life‐threatening event. There are no evidence‐based …

Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation in Pediatric Crohn Disease: An IBD Porto Group Study

O Ledder, J Viala, DE Serban, D Urlep… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Methods: International collaboration included 11 centers from Europe, Canada, and Israel.
Recorded data included patient demographics, stricture features, clinical outcomes …

Gastritis and gastropathy

S Sharma, M Thomson - Practical Pediatric Gastrointestinal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the pediatric population the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori‐related gastritis is in decline
due to changes in overall global socioeconomic status, better diagnostic techniques, and …

Applicability, efficacy, and safety of over-the-scope clips in children

S Sharma, M Barakat, A Urs, D Campbell, P Rao… - Gastrointestinal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and Aims Over-the-scope clips (OTSCs) are now becoming popular in
endoscopy performed in adults for indications such as acute nonvariceal GI bleeding …

colonoscope “looping” during ileo-colonoscopy in children is significantly different to that observed in adult practice

M Thomson, D Belsha, N Nedelkopoulou… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Ileo-colonoscopy (IC) can be technically challenging because of unpredictable
colonoscope loop formation. Aims of this study were to assess the risk of loop formation and …

GERD and Endoscopic Therapeutic Approach

S Sharma, M Thomson - Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children, 2022 - Springer
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is symptomatic reflux associated with sequelae.
The aims of the treatment of GERD are to achieve relief of symptoms and prevent …

Endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease

S Sharma, K Venkatesh, M Thomson - Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel …, 2023 - Springer
Achieving safe endoscopic skills is quintessential for a pediatric gastroenterologist to
effectively manage various gastrointestinal conditions. This has become more important as …