Endoscopy
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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.
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ESD vs. cEMR: Rates of complete remission in Barrett’s compared
The study found similar rates of complete remission of intestinal metaplasia between the ESD and cEMR treatment groups at 2 years.
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Automated duodenoscope cleaner clears out contamination
The soon to be available system outperformed manual operations and helps eliminate variability and human error.
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After POEM, FLIP matches HRM for measuring patient response
Functional lumen imaging probe performed similarly to high-resolution manometry as an objective assessment, but is much more tolerable.
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Lesion morphology drives optical evaluation’s accuracy for predicting SMIC
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Because endoscopists are becoming more proficient with endoscopic...
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WATS-3D plus Seattle protocol increases dysplasia detection in Barrett’s esophagus
The novel WATS-3D can obtain higher proportions of Barrett’s esophagus mucosa through the use of a brush-only technique.