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Quality control in colorectal cancer screening: Systematic microbiological investigation of endoscopes used in the NORCCAP (Norwegian Colorectal Cancer Prevention) trial

open access: yesBMC Gastroenterology, 2003
Background Endoscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is currently implemented in many countries. Since endoscopes cannot be sterilised, the transmission of infectious agents through endoscopes has been a matter of concern.
Kristiansen Bjørn   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chinese Expert Consensus Statement on Clinical Evaluation System of Medical Endoscopy

open access: yesChinese Journal of Lung Cancer, 2020
Nowadays, there is a rising development and popularity of medical endoscopes. The international brand dominates the endoscope market. The market size of domestic brands is also growing rapidly.
Chinese Medical Doctors Association of Thoracic Surgeons   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guiding, focusing, and sensing on the sub-wavelength scale using metallic wire arrays [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
We show that two-dimensional arrays of thin metallic wires can guide transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waves and focus them to the spatial dimensions much smaller that the vacuum wavelength.
A. Sarychev   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Infectious diseases linked to cross-contamination of flexible endoscopes

open access: yesEndoscopy International Open, 2015
Flexible endoscopes are widely used to examine, diagnose, and treat medical disorders. While the risk of endoscopy-related transmission of infection is estimated to be very low, more health care-associated infections are related to contaminated ...
Nikki Kenters   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

open access: yesMiddle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
In recent years, many new procedures and implants have been introduced as safer alternatives for the surgical treatment of glaucoma. The majority of these advances are implant-based with a goal of increased aqueous drainage to achieve lower intraocular pressure (IOP).
Seibold, Leonard K.   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Residual bioburden in reprocessed side-view endoscopes used for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

open access: yesEndoscopy International Open, 2013
Background and study aim: Worldwide some endoscopy units routinely continue to use manual reprocessing techniques for disinfection of side-view endoscopes.
D. L. N. L. Ubhayawardana   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Single-shot non-interferometric measurement of the phase transmission matrix in multicore fibers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
A simple technique for far-field single-shot non-interferometric determination of the phase transmission matrix of a multicore fiber with over 100 cores is presented. This phase retrieval technique relies on the aperiodic arrangement of the cores.Comment:
Alonso, Miguel A.   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Never events in gastrointestinal nursing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders frequently require interventions that can lead to serious consequences for patients when an organization has not put in place the correct systems and processes to prevent incidents from happening, procedures have ...
Cox, C. L.
core   +1 more source

Endoscopic or Microscopic Tympanoplasty Advantages and Disadvantages: A Theory Domain Systematic Review

open access: yesInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
Introduction Tympanoplasty is a reparative surgery that has multiple indications. The aid of a microscope or an endoscope is necessary to carry out the procedure.
Ana Júlia Bianchini   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endoscope-Assisted Trichophytic Anterior Hairline Brow Lift [PDF]

open access: yesArchives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2016
Background The brow lift plays an essential role in upper face rejuvenation. The authors designed a new brow lift technique, the endoscope-assisted trichophytic anterior hairline brow lift.
Ji Min Kim, Jeong-Geun Hong
doaj   +1 more source

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