Hussein Okasha

The utility of miRNA 221 & miRNA 199-a in the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Yosra Ayman Yosry, Aisha Elsharkawy, Hussein Okasha, Rabab Fouad et autres

fj, Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection in challenging esophageal subepithelial lesions: a minimally invasive approach

Shaimaa Elkholy, Hussein Okasha, Abeer Awad, Hany Haggag et autres

Background and Aims: Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is a minimally invasive procedure for resecting esophageal subepithelial lesions (SELs), particularly those arising from the muscularis propria layer. This article presents 2 challenging cases of esophageal SELs successfully managed with STER. Methods: Two …

Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

EUS versus contrast radiographic imaging in the diagnosis of liver metastases

Ahmed Mady, Ahmed Sadek, Hussein Okasha, Ibrahim Abd El-Ghani Motawea

Abstract Background Liver metastases, particularly small-sized ones, may not be detected by conventional imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has been shown to be more effective in identifying these occult lesions. Moreover, …

Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy for TB lymphadenopathy: role of PCR and Gene X-pert

Hussein Okasha, Rasha Mohamed Ahmed, Abeer Abdellatef, Mona Wassef et autres

Abstract Tuberculous lymphadenopathy presents a challenging diagnostic scenario, particularly in regions with high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence. Abdominal TB accounts for 10% of extrapulmonary TB cases. Diagnosing abdominal TB is difficult due to nonspecific clinical, radiological, and endoscopic findings. Blood and skin tests …

Égypte, gb, ca, om (code pays fourni par la source)

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

Ahmed Alzamzamy, Mohammed Tag-Adeen, Abdullah Zuhair Alyouzbaki, Sameh A. Lashen et autres

Égypte, iq, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Endoscopic ultrasound training: Current state, challenges, and the path to proficiency

Hanane Delsa, W Khannoussi, Elsayed Ghoneem, Hussein Okasha

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an indispensable tool for the diagnosis and management of various diseases, particularly biliopancreatic disorders, as it provides detailed visualization of the gastrointestinal tract and surrounding structures. As the demand for diagnostic and interventional EUS procedures increases, ensuring high-quality …

Maroc, Égypte, sa (code pays fourni par la source)

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of pancreatic tumors: Current status and future perspectives

Hussein Okasha, Eyad Gadour, Abdullah Zuhair Alyouzbaki, Hossam El‐Din Shaaban

Pancreatic neoplasms present a significant therapeutic challenge due to their complex anatomy and poor prognosis. In recent years, endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive therapeutic option, aiming to provide targeted treatment with improved patients' outcomes. …

Égypte, sa, iq, gb (code pays fourni par la source)

Endoscopic resection of an extraluminal esophageal duplication cyst

Shaimaa Elkholy, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Hussein Okasha, Abeer Abdallatef et autres

Esophageal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies, occasionally presenting in adults with dysphagia [ 1 ]. A 32-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia. Upper endoscopy revealed a subepithelial bulge in the distal esophagus ([ Fig. 1 ]). A computed tomography (CT) scan …

Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

Evolving role of endoscopic ultrasound in biliary stricture management: A meta-analysis and systematic review

Eyad Gadour, Bogdan Miuţescu, Hussein Okasha, Mohammed Albeshir et autres

BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has evolved from a diagnostic tool to a management technique for various gastroenterological conditions, including biliary strictures. AIM To summarize the current evidence on EUS’s role in diagnosing and managing biliary strictures. METHODS Two independent reviewers searched five …

Soudan, sa, ro, Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

Diagnostic yield of video capsule endoscopy vs simple balloon enteroscopy in small intestinal disorders: A systematic review

Eyad Gadour, Bogdan Miuţescu, Hussein Okasha, Ana Maria Ghiuchici et autres

BACKGROUND Small-bowel disorders, including obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB), Crohn's disease, and tumors, require accurate diagnostic approaches for effective treatment. Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) and simple balloon enteroscopy (SBE) are widely used; however, each modality has limitations, particularly regarding therapeutic intervention and diagnostic …

Soudan, sa, ro, Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)

Paediatric digestive endoscopy: From conventional endoscopy to endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Hussein Okasha, Ahmed M. Elmeligui, Elsayed Ghoneem, Abdullah Zuhair Alyouzbaki et autres

Digestive endoscopy is widely performed in clinical practice, including in children, and has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Interventional procedures are increasingly utilized, particularly for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. However, only a limited number of gastroenterologists are …

Égypte, iq, Maroc (code pays fourni par la source)

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy with Stylet and Suction Versus No Stylet No Suction for the Diagnosis of Pancreatic and Non-Pancreatic Lesions

M. M. Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed, Hossam El‐Din Shaaban, Sameh Abou Elenin et autres

Background: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided tissue acquisition is the procedure of choice to obtain samples to diagnose pancreatic and non-pancreatic lesions. Previous randomized trials demonstrated that using stylets during the EUS-fine needle biopsy (FNB) technique does not improve the diagnostic yield. However, little …

Égypte, Maroc (code pays fourni par la source)