abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Combining simethicone (SIM) with a colon preparation agent has been shown to improve mucosal visibility during screening colonoscopy, but its effect on the adenoma detection rate (ADR) remains unclear. SIM is commonly used through the endoscope to eliminate bubbles during endoscopy. However, this pr...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Moraveji S,Casner N,Bashashati M,Garcia C,Dwivedi A,Zuckerman MJ,Carrion A,Ladd AM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) and jumbo forceps polypectomy (JFP) have been shown to be effective for removing diminutive colorectal polyps (DCPs) (≤5 mm). However, no study has compared complete resection rates between CSP and JFP for DCPs. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safet...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Huh CW,Kim JS,Choi HH,Maeng IS,Jun SY,Kim BW

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal. ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Chen Y,Wang M,Chen H,Zhao L,Liu L,Wang X,Huang J,Fan Z

更新日期：2019-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The cecal intubation rate (CIR) is a widely accepted key performance indicator (KPI) in colonoscopy but lacks a universal calculation method. We aimed to assess whether differences in CIR calculation methods could have an impact on perceived trainee outcomes. METHODS:A systematic review of CIR calc...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Siau K,Hodson J,Ravindran S,Rutter MD,Iacucci M,Dunckley P

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Markedly increased liver chemistries in patients presenting with acute calculous cholecystitis (AC) often prompt an evaluation for concomitant choledocholithiasis (CDL). However, current guidelines directing the workup for CDL fail to address this unique population. The aims of this study are to def...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Chisholm PR,Patel AH,Law RJ,Schulman AR,Bedi AO,Kwon RS,Wamsteker EJ,Anderson MA,Elta GH,Govani SM,Prabhu A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Blue-light imaging (BLI) is a new chromoendoscopy technique, potentially useful for differentiating neoplastic from nonneoplastic lesions. The present study was aimed at comparing BLI with high-definition white light (HDWL) in the real-time histology prediction of colon polyps <10 mm. METHODS:Conse...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Rondonotti E,Paggi S,Amato A,Mogavero G,Andrealli A,Conforti FS,Conte D,Spinzi G,Radaelli F

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is superior to the traditional binary fecal occult blood test. Its quantitative nature allows the investigator to choose a positivity threshold to match cost and endoscope capacity. The optimal threshold is still debated. BowelS...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Gibson DJ,Mooney T,Mooney J,Mulcahy HE,O'Donoghue D

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Endolumenal therapies serve as a treatment option for GERD. This study aimed to determine if magnets could be placed endoscopically using the adventitial layer to create a subadventitial space near the esophagogastric junction to augment the lower esophageal sphincter using submucosal endoscopy. ME...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Dobashi A,Wu SW,Deters JL,Miller CA,Knipschield MA,Cameron GP,Lu L,Rajan E,Gostout CJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The greatest known risk factor for duodenal cancer in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is Spigelman stage (SS) IV duodenal polyposis. Endoscopic surveillance is recommended in FAP patients with SS 0 to IV, and prophylactic duodenectomy should be considered in SS IV. Cancer occurs in patients wit...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Thiruvengadam SS,Lopez R,O'Malley M,LaGuardia L,Church JM,Kalady M,Walsh RM,Burke CA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Chromoendoscopy (CE) has been shown to generate both a superior diagnostic yield and dysplasia detection rate than conventional white-light endoscopy and requires a high-quality bowel preparation. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of the ability to perform CE in patients with inflamma...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Megna B,Weiss J,Ley D,Saha S,Pfau P,Grimes I,Li Z,Caldera F

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Annular pancreas is a congenital anomaly whereby pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum. Current knowledge of endoscopic findings of annular pancreas is limited to small case series. The aim of this study was to describe the endoscopic and pancreatographic findings of patients with annular pancrea...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Gromski MA,Lehman GA,Zyromski NJ,Watkins JL,El Hajj II,Tan D,McHenry L,Easler JJ,Tirkes T,Sherman S,Fogel EL

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is a challenging technique for endoscopists that requires a high level of skill. EUS-GBD is challenging because the gallbladder can be easily collapsed. To resolve this issue, we aimed to develop a retrievable puncture anchor traction (RPAT) method for EUS-G...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Zhang K,Sun S,Guo J,Wang S,Ge N,Liu X,Wang G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) can be effectively and safely removed by endoscopic resection (ER) using multiband mucosectomy (MBM). This study aimed to document performance of a novel MBM device designed for improved visualization, easier passage of accessories, and better suction powe...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Pouw RE,Beyna T,Belghazi K,Koch AD,Schoon EJ,Haidry R,Weusten BL,Bisschops R,Shaheen NJ,Wallace MB,Marcon N,Heise-Ginsburg R,Gotink AW,Wang KK,Leggett CL,Ortiz-Fernández-Sordo J,Ragunath K,DiPietro M,Pech O,Neuhaus

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Proctocolectomy prevents colorectal cancer in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Colorectal polyp progression is one of the indications for surgery. No data exist regarding the natural history of colorectal polyposis in young patients with FAP. This study examined the rate of polyposis progressio...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sarvepalli S,Burke CA,Monachese M,Leach BH,Laguardia L,O'Malley M,Kalady MF,Church JM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Pancreaticoduodenectomy is an invasive procedure, and endoscopic resection (ER) is an alternative therapy. However, details regarding the outcomes of ER are unknown, especially for superficial duodenal epithelial neoplasia (SDET). The aim of this study was to elucidate the outcomes of ER for SDET an...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Yahagi N,Kato M,Ochiai Y,Maehata T,Sasaki M,Kiguchi Y,Akimoto T,Nakayama A,Fujimoto A,Goto O,Uraoka T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (anti-tTG) have simplified celiac disease (CD) diagnosis. However, in atypical forms of CD, intestinal biopsy sampling is still required. This prospective study investigates whether histologic analysis of the duodenal bulb combined with intestinal IgA anti-tTG...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： De Leo L,Villanacci V,Ziberna F,Vatta S,Martelossi S,Di Leo G,Zanchi C,Bramuzzo M,Giudici F,Ventura A,Not T

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:During endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a clear view is essential for precise dissection of the appropriate submucosal layer. Some advantages have been reported for underwater techniques of endoscopic resection in comparison with the gas insufflation method. We have developed a new ESD method...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Harada H,Murakami D,Suehiro S,Nakahara R,Ujihara T,Sagami R,Katsuyama Y,Hayasaka K,Amano Y

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) are used to relieve malignant biliary obstructions. We aimed to compare stent patency, the adverse events rate, and overall survival of covered versus uncovered self-conformable metal stents in patients with primary malignant extrahepatic biliary strictures, not ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Conio M,Mangiavillano B,Caruso A,Filiberti RA,Baron TH,De Luca L,Signorelli S,Crespi M,Marini M,Ravelli P,Conigliaro R,De Ceglie A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Numerous randomized studies have shown that changing certain features of colonoscopes, usually incorporated when switching from one endoscope generation to the next, mostly do not increase adenoma yield. There is, however, indirect evidence that it may be necessary to skip one instrument generation ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Pioche M,Denis A,Allescher HD,Andrisani G,Costamagna G,Dekker E,Fockens P,Gerges C,Groth S,Kandler J,Lienhart I,Neuhaus H,Petruzziello L,Schachschal G,Tytgat K,Wallner J,Weingart V,Touzet S,Ponchon T,Rösch T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) is a new wide-field advanced imaging technology for Barrett's esophagus (BE). No data exist on incremental yield of dysplasia detection. Our aim is to report the incremental yield of dysplasia detection in BE using VLE. METHODS:This is a retrospective study fro...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Alshelleh M,Inamdar S,McKinley M,Stewart M,Novak JS,Greenberg RE,Sultan K,Devito B,Cheung M,Cerulli MA,Miller LS,Sejpal DV,Vegesna AK,Trindade AJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Electronic virtual chromoendoscopy (EVC) can demonstrate ongoing disease activity in ulcerative colitis (UC), even when Mayo subscores suggest healing. However, applicability of EVC technology outside the expert setting has yet to be determined. METHODS:Fifteen participants across 5 centers reviewe...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Trivedi PJ,Kiesslich R,Hodson J,Bhala N,Boulton RA,Cooney R,Gui X,Iqbal T,Li KK,Mumtaz S,Pathmakanthan S,Quraishi MN,Sagar VM,Shah A,Sharma N,Siau K,Smith S,Ward S,Widlak MM,Bisschops R,Ghosh S,Iacucci M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Capsule endoscopy (CE) can detect lesions outside the scope of ileocolonoscopy in postoperative patients with Crohn's disease (CD). However, the impact of such findings on patient outcomes remains unknown. This study is intended to evaluate the impact of CE findings on clinical management and outcom...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Han ZM,Qiao WG,Ai XY,Li AM,Chen ZY,Feng XC,Zhang J,Wan TM,Xu ZM,Bai Y,Li MS,Liu SD,Zhi FC

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a deadly disease that is most commonly diagnosed at an incurable stage. Different high-risk genetic variants and cancer syndromes increase the lifetime risk of developing PC. This study aims to assess the yield of initial PC screening in patients with high-risk germline mut...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： DaVee T,Coronel E,Papafragkakis C,Thaiudom S,Lanke G,Chakinala RC,Nogueras González GM,Bhutani MS,Ross WA,Weston BR,Lee JH

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) are used to perform necrosectomy in walled-off necrosis (WON). Although necrosectomy is not required for pancreatic pseudocyst (PP), an increasing number of PPs are also being drained with LAMSs in view of their ease of deployment. The aim of the present study was...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Aburajab M,Smith Z,Khan A,Dua K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Sporadic non-ampullary duodenal adenomas (SNADAs), although uncommon, pose clinical challenges. Because SNADAs have malignant potential, endoscopic or surgical resection is generally recommended. EMR is increasingly used for resection of SNADAs, but large-scale data on natural history after EMR are ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Tomizawa Y,Ginsberg GG

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Unresectable malignant biliary strictures are generally managed by palliative stent placement for drainage of biliary tree. Recently, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used to improve the patency of biliary stents in these patients. Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of biliary st...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Sofi AA,Khan MA,Das A,Sachdev M,Khuder S,Nawras A,Lee W

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Curability is associated with resection width and depth in polypectomy. We evaluated the resection width and depth achieved with hot snare polypectomy (HSP) and cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for small colorectal polyps. METHODS:In this single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study, patient...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Suzuki S,Gotoda T,Kusano C,Ikehara H,Sugita A,Yamauchi M,Moriyama M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We developed a suturing method with string and clips for a single-channel endoscope. The feasibility of the string clip suturing method is evaluated in this prospective pilot study. METHODS:This study involved 10 consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for a duoden...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Nishizawa T,Akimoto T,Uraoka T,Mitsunaga Y,Maehata T,Ochiai Y,Fujimoto A,Goto O,Kanai T,Yahagi N

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Education on preparation is essential for successful colonoscopy. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of audiovisual (AV) re-education via a smartphone on bowel preparation quality before colonoscopy. METHODS:A prospective, endoscopist-blinded, randomized, controlled study was performed. Patien...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Back SY,Kim HG,Ahn EM,Park S,Jeon SR,Im HH,Kim JO,Ko BM,Lee JS,Lee TH,Cho JH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Patients with chronic constipation or motility disorders may be referred for rectal suction biopsy (RSB) to rule out Hirschsprung's disease (HD). RSB may not be successful beyond infancy because of the increased thickness of the rectal mucosa. EMR could improve the diagnostic yield for HD when compa...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Barshop K,Willingham FF,Brugge WR,Zukerberg LR,Kuo B

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The effects of chemotherapeutic agents on the development of colorectal adenomas in patients with previous colorectal cancer (CRC) are not defined. Therefore, we evaluated the potential effect of adjuvant chemotherapy on the incidence of colorectal adenomas in patients with previous CRC. METHODS:We...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Lee HS,Kim SB,Lee HJ,Park SJ,Hong SP,Cheon JH,Kim WH,Kim TI

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Colonoscopy insertion is technically challenging, time-consuming, and painful, especially for the sigmoid. Several pilot studies indicated that the (left) tilt-down position could facilitate the insertion procedure, but no formal trials have been published to demonstrate its efficacy. We performed t...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Zhao SB,Yang X,Fang J,Wang SL,Gu L,Xia T,Su XJ,Wang D,Li ZS,Bai Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The role of electroacupuncture (EA) in reducing sedative and analgesic requirements during EUS is uncertain. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of EA in reducing procedure-related pain and discomfort during EUS. METHODS:This was a double-blinded randomized controlled study conduc...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Teoh AYB,Chong CCN,Leung WW,Chan SKC,Tse YK,Ng EKW,Lai PBS,Wu JCY,Lau JYW

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In chronic pancreatitis (CP), fibrotic pancreatic duct (PD) strictures pose a therapeutic challenge, because endoscopic dilatation requires multiple procedures with suboptimal results. Biodegradable self-expandable stents (BD-SESs) may serve as an alternative in this setting. METHODS:Patients with ...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Cahen DL,van der Merwe SW,Laleman W,Poley JW,Bruno MJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Stepwise radical endoscopic resection (SRER) has shown to be effective in eradicating Barrett's esophagus (BE) and its associated dysplasia. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term durability after successful SRER for early Barrett's neoplasia. METHODS:Patients treated with SRER for BE ≤5...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Belghazi K,van Vilsteren FGI,Weusten BLAM,Meijer SL,Bergman JJGHM,Pouw RE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Symptomatic pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON) may be managed by endoscopic transmural drainage and endoscopic transmural necrosectomy, with stent placement at endoscopic drainage sites. The optimal stent choice is yet to be determined. We compared outcomes after endoscopic management of WON using...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Abu Dayyeh BK,Mukewar S,Majumder S,Zaghlol R,Vargas Valls EJ,Bazerbachi F,Levy MJ,Baron TH,Gostout CJ,Petersen BT,Martin J,Gleeson FC,Pearson RK,Chari ST,Vege SS,Topazian MD

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Dysplasia within sessile serrated polyps (SSPs) is difficult to detect and may be mistaken for an adenoma, risking incomplete resection of the background serrated tissue, and is strongly implicated in interval cancer after colonoscopy. The use of endoscopic imaging to detect dysplasia within SSPs ha...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Tate DJ,Jayanna M,Awadie H,Desomer L,Lee R,Heitman SJ,Sidhu M,Goodrick K,Burgess NG,Mahajan H,McLeod D,Bourke MJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance for duodenoscope culturing and reprocessing in response to outbreaks of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) duodenoscope-related infections. Based on this guidance, we implem...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Ma GK,Pegues DA,Kochman ML,Alby K,Fishman NO,Saunders M,Grous C,Dempsey DT,Ginsberg GG

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:A structured comprehensive curriculum (SCC) that uses simulation-based training (SBT) can improve clinical colonoscopy performance. This curriculum may be enhanced through the application of progressive learning, a training strategy centered on incrementally challenging learners. We aimed to determi...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Grover SC,Scaffidi MA,Khan R,Garg A,Al-Mazroui A,Alomani T,Yu JJ,Plener IS,Al-Awamy M,Yong EL,Cino M,Ravindran NC,Zasowski M,Grantcharov TP,Walsh CM

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:No well-established treatment strategies exist for lateral margin positivity (LM+) alone after endoscopic resection (ER) of early gastric cancer (EGC). Thus, we aimed to clarify a treatment strategy for non-curative resection (non-CR) with LM+ alone after ER in EGC. METHODS:Among 2065 patients with...

journal_title：Gastrointestinal endoscopy

authors： Kim HW,Kim JH,Park JC,Jeon MY,Lee YC,Lee SK,Shin SK,Chung HS,Noh SH,Kim JW,Choi SH,Park JJ,Youn YH,Park H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00