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Performance of FISH for the Diagnosis of Malignant Biliary Strictures in Thai Patients
Rochester, MN
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) has improved the diagnostic performance of cytology for evaluation of malignant biliary strictures in the US and Europe. The utility of FISH for diagnosis of biliary strictures in Asia is currently unknown. The investigators conducted a prospective study in 2 university hospitals to determine diagnostic performance of FISH for the diagnosis of malignant biliary strictures in Thai patients.
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Safety and Effectiveness of Esophageal Self Dilation for Benign Refractory Esophageal Stricture Management
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ; Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of ESDT for patients with RBES defined as the number of endoscopic interventions 6 months following serial dilation.
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MRI to Assess Fibrosis in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients
Rochester, MN
Can an MRI detect and monitor the inflammatory and fibrotic possess in patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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EndoMAXX EVT Compared to EndoMAXX
Rochester, MN
This is a prospective, single blinded, randomized study of EndoMAXX EVT Fully Covered Esophageal Stent with Valve for the treatment of malignant strictures of the lower esophagus. The purpose of this study is to evaluate improvement of dysphagia due to esophageal stricture with EndoMAXX EVT Fully Covered Esophageal Stent with Valve (investigational device) compared to the EndoMAXX Fully Covered Esophageal Stent (reference device).
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A Study to Evaluate Long-Term Outcomes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to collect data related to patients undergoing diagnostic evaluation and treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and its associated diseases in multiple academic and community settings.