Endoscopy
From the AGA Journals
Surveillance endoscopy in Barrett’s may perform better than expected
In a low dysplasia prevalence setting, basic techniques such as careful white light inspection along with targeted and Seattle protocol biopsies...
Conference Coverage
AI system beats endoscopists for detecting early neoplasia in Barrett’s
“I think this will be a really helpful addition, the equivalent of a second endoscopist raising a yellow flag to take a closer look at a...
Feature
Swallowable capsule-camera may reveal GI cancers, diseases
From the AGA Journals
Automated software accurately generates ERCP quality reports
Variance in indications, potential outcomes of a complex procedure, and variability in physician report documentation make quality improvement...
Perspectives
Should all patients be tested for SARS-CoV-2 before endoscopy?
How should endoscopy centers balance reassuring patients and providers without also creating undue barriers to care?
From the Journals
Ergonomic consultation spares endoscopists a pain in the neck
Wellness assessment by a physical therapist can be used to reduce musculoskeletal pain and injury in endoscopists.
From the Journals
Color-imaging endoscopy improves detection of upper GI cancer
Neoplastic lesions were detected in 60 patients (8%) with LCI versus 36 patients (4.8%) with WLI, which translated to a 1.67 times higher rate of...
From the Journals
Endoscopic CRC resection carries recurrence, mortality risks
Success with this approach, however, depends upon accurate risk recurrence data, which have been lacking.
From the Journals
DOACs look safe in elective endoscopic procedures
The study also found delaying resumption of anticoagulants provided no benefit.
News
FDA clears device to remove dead pancreatic tissue