Endoscopy
From the Journals
Endoscopy during pregnancy increases risk of preterm, SGA birth
Although the increase in risk is minimal, pregnant mothers are advised to avoid endoscopy while pregnant.
From the Journals
Clinician fatigue not associated with adenoma detection rates in community-based setting
Neither time of day, nor number of procedures performed impacted adenoma detection rates in a community-based setting, a study has shown.
From the Journals
Data point to optimal window for endoscopy in sicker patients with peptic ulcer bleeding
The timing of endoscopy may make the difference between life and death in sicker patients with peptic ulcer bleeding, according to an analysis of...
Conference Coverage
Monitored anesthesia care for endoscopy on the rise even without financial incentives
SAN DIEGO – A large study found drivers other than money for monitored anesthesia care during endoscopy.
Conference Coverage
Prep-free capsule uses low-dose X-rays to image colonic polyps
Key clinical point: A new colonoscopy capsule uses very-low-dose X-rays to generate high-resolution three-dimensional reconstructions without the...
Conference Coverage
Endocuff safely cut nearly 1 minute off colonoscopy time
A disposable Endocuff cut colonoscopic withdrawal times by nearly a minute and slightly improved polyp detection.
From the AGA Journals
Additional D1 biopsy increased diagnostic yield for celiac disease
Key clinical point: When added to a standard D2 biopsy, a single D1 biopsy from any site significantly increased the diagnostic yield for celiac...