1996
The influence of size or number of biopsies on rapid urease test results: a prospective evaluation
Laine L, Chun D, Stein C, El-Beblawi I, Sharma V, Chandrasoma P. The influence of size or number of biopsies on rapid urease test results: a prospective evaluation. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1996, 43: 49-53. PMID: 8903818, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(96)70260-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegular biopsiesPositive testJumbo biopsyForceps biopsyAmount of tissueRapid urease test resultsHelicobacter pylori infectionNumber of biopsiesRapid urease testingUrease test resultsValuable diagnostic toolEndoscopic biopsyProspective evaluationPylori infectionUrease testingDiagnostic yieldHistologic examinationUrease testBiopsyRapid ureasePatientsFalse negative rateDiagnostic testsInterobserver agreementMean time
1994
Prospective, randomized comparison of disposable and reusable biopsy forceps in gastrointestinal endoscopy
Yang R, Naritoku W, Laine L. Prospective, randomized comparison of disposable and reusable biopsy forceps in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1994, 40: 671-674. PMID: 7859962, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(94)70107-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiopsyColon, SigmoidDisposable EquipmentDuodenumEndoscopes, GastrointestinalHumansProspective StudiesStomachSurgical Instruments