Endoscopy
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Cryoballoon ablation demonstrates long-term durability in BE
Despite its utility, few data are available to describe the durability of the cryoballoon ablation’s effects for Barrett’s esophagus.
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Can colorectal ESD succeed in outpatient settings?
Endoscopic submucosal dissection may yet escape the inpatient setting in Asian countries and find widespread adoption in the West, too.
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RFA has long-lasting protective effects in esophageal cancer
A 10-year report from the United Kingdom shows the benefits are durable for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
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Anesthesia care team may be quicker for GI endoscopy
New data show the efficiency gains of monitored anesthesia care over nurse-administered sedation, but both approaches have pros and cons.
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Single-use duodenoscope is cost effective in ERCP
The EXALT Model-D beats high-level disinfection of reusable devices among patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy ADR linked to long-term survival
The screening program had no apparent effect on incidence and mortality of proximal cancers.
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AI system improves early gastric cancer detection
Gastric cancer detection practices vary considerably across providers, creating the need for objective, consistent approaches to earlier detection...
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Margin marking of polyps before EMR cuts recurrence: Study
After 6 months, EMR-MM led to a lower recurrence rate compared with the historical control group with traditional EMR.
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Cold snare polypectomy works for larger colorectal polyps too
A study from China supports use of cold snare polypectomy for removing large polyps up to 15 mm in size, with a low incomplete resection rate.
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Hemostatic powder noninferior in nonvariceal upper GI bleeds
TC-325 hemostatic powder compares well with standard endoscopic treatment of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding in a new study.