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Distinguishing Normal Anatomy from Abnormal Capsule Endoscopic Images: A Challenging Task

Chapter by: Erber, Jonathan A; Gurvits, Grigoriy E
in: Capsule endoscopy : a guide to becoming an efficient and effective reader by Hass, David J (Ed)
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017
pp. 123-149
ISBN: 3319491717
CID: 3426372

The history and development of the small bowel capsule/comparison of current available capsule platforms

Chapter by: Erber, Jonathan A
in: Capsule endoscopy : a guide to becoming an efficient and effective reader by Hass, David J (Ed)
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017
pp. 1-22
ISBN: 3319491717
CID: 3426352

Efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus block and celiac plexus neurolysis for managing abdominal pain associated with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer

Kaufman, Marina; Singh, Gurpreet; Das, Sourish; Concha-Parra, Ronald; Erber, Jonathan; Micames, Carlos; Gress, Frank
BACKGROUND/GOALS/OBJECTIVE:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided celiac plexus block (CPB) and celiac plexus neurolysis (CPN) have become important interventions in the management of pain due to chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. However, only a few well-structured studies have been performed to evaluate their efficacy. Given limited data, their use remains controversial. Herein, we evaluate the efficacy of EUS-guided CPB and CPN in alleviating chronic abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer respectively. STUDY METHODS/METHODS:Using Medline, Pubmed, and Embase databases from January 1966 through December 2007, a thorough search of the English literature for studies evaluating the efficacy of EUS-guided CPB and CPN for the management of chronic abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer was conducted, along with a hand search of reference lists. Studies that involved less than 10 patients were excluded. Data on pain relief was extracted, pooled, and analyzed. RESULTS:A total of 9 studies were included in the final analysis. For chronic pancreatitis, 6 relevant studies were identified, comprising a total of 221 patients. EUS-guided CPB was effective in alleviating abdominal pain in 51.46% of patients. For pancreatic cancer, 5 relevant studies were identified with a total of 119 patients. EUS-guided CPN was effective in alleviating abdominal pain in 72.54% of patients. CONCLUSIONS:EUS-guided CPB was 51.46% effective in managing chronic abdominal pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis, but warrants improvement in patient selection and refinement of technique, whereas EUS-guided CPN was 72.54% effective in managing pain due to pancreatic cancer and is a reasonable option for patients with tolerance to narcotic analgesics.
PMID: 19826273
ISSN: 1539-2031
CID: 3225542

Wireless capsule endoscopy: where and how to learn? [Editorial]

Erber, Jonathan A
PMID: 18577479
ISSN: 1097-6779
CID: 3225532

Gastroduodenal Crohn's disease (GDCD): A case of dramatic response to selective granulocyte-monocyte apheresis (GMA) [Meeting Abstract]

Sood, S; Savetsky, IL; Erber, JA; Erber, WF; Katz, S
ISI:000249397800435
ISSN: 0002-9270
CID: 74155

Meta-analysis of the yield of capsule endoscopy in patients with Crohn's disease [Letter]

Erber, William F; Erber, Jonathan A
PMID: 17090294
ISSN: 0002-9270
CID: 3225522