Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Feb 2009
Multicenter StudyMulti-center survey regarding the management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy for endoscopic procedures in Japan.
A guideline on the management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy for endoscopic procedures has been established from Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society in 2005. However, it is unknown whether consensus on the management of these conditions is obtained among endoscopists in daily practice owing to the guideline. ⋯ There is still a wide variation and confusion among endoscopists after establishment of our national guideline. A robust national guideline with clearer description based on the scientific evidence is needed.
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Feb 2005
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyRapid diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis with leukocyte esterase reagent strips in a European and in an American center.
Timely diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) are essential to survival. The purpose of the present paper was to evaluate leukocyte esterase reagent strips (Nephur-Test and MultistixSG10) in the bedside diagnosis of SBP. ⋯ Leukocyte esterase reagent strips may provide a rapid bedside diagnosis of SBP.