Endoscopy
News
FDA: Gadolinium retention prompts new GBCA class warning, safety measures
Gadolinium-based contrast agents used for MRI will now carry a warning regarding potential retention in the bodies and brains of treated patients...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves premixed, low-volume colon-cleansing solution
The best way to ensure a good colonoscopy is with an effective prep.
From the Journals
Tc-325 effective for immediate GI tumor bleeding
This powder seems to be more predictably effective in providing initial hemostasis in upper GI tumor bleeding, compared with conventional methods...
From the Journals
Radiofrequency ablation improves stent patency in malignant biliary strictures
The results are limited and preliminary.
From the Journals
VIDEO: Study supports close follow-up of patients with high-risk adenomas plus serrated polyps
The combination seems to further increase the risk of adenoma.
From the AGA Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practices for POEM in achalasia
When expertise is available, peroral endoscopic myotomy, or POEM, should be considered as primary therapy for type III achalasia and as a...
From the Journals
VIDEO: High-volume endoscopists, centers produced better ERCP outcomes
Systematic review had varying definitions of low-volume and high-volume centers.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Back off on screening colonoscopy after nonadvanced adenomas
ORLANDO – Dr. Thomas Imperiale of Indiana University said deferring 5-year follow-up colonoscopy in the absence of any clinical indication may be...
From the Journals
Survey colonoscopy outpatients to flag high cancer risk
Paper and electronic surveys together identified patients in need of referral for genetic testing for colorectal cancer risk.
From the Journals
Intubation for upper GI bleeding may increase cardiopulmonary risk
In particular, pneumonia was more likely in intubated patients.