Nonendoscopic screening for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma in at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Although rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in the United States continue to rise, many patients at risk of disease are not screened. EsoCheck (EC), a …

Practice patterns of hepatobiliary surgery within the military

Abstract: Background: The Purpose of this study is to evaluate the trends of hepatobiliary surgeries performed at military hospitals and to discuss potential implications on …

Randomized controlled trial of ketamine and moderate sedation for outpatient endoscopy in adults

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Ketamine is an effective sedative agent in a variety of settings due to its desirable properties including preservation of laryngeal reflexes and lack of …