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Surveillance cultures of samples obtained from biopsy channels and automated endoscope reprocessors after high-level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology, 2012
Background The instrument channels of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes may be heavily contaminated with bacteria even after high-level disinfection (HLD).
Chiu King-Wah, Tsai Ming-Chao, Wu Keng-Liang, Chiu Yi-Chun, Lin Ming-Tzung, Hu Tsung-Hui   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

EVOTECH^® endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2010
Background The objective of this study was to perform simulated-use testing as well as a clinical study to assess the efficacy of the EVOTECH® Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor (ECR) cleaning for flexible colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, gastroscopes and ...
DeGagne Pat, Alfa Michelle J, Olson Nancy, Fatima Iram   +3 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Effects of different drying temperatures and times on the drying efficiency in reprocessing of flexible endoscopes [PDF]

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Background: The drying process is a crucial step in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. However, the optimal drying time remains inconclusive, and the impact of temperature on drying efficiency is still unclear.
Li Xian-Huang, Liu Hai-Xia, Huang Zi-Yi, Zhen Jing, Chen Liu-Ji, Zhang Yan-Xia, Xun-Zhang, Huang Xi, Ma Jiu-Hong   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Does the Reprocessing of Endoscopes Have to Take Place Immediately after Pre-Cleaning? A First Evaluation [PDF]

Clinical Endoscopy, 2021
Background/Aims The recommendations on the time interval between pre-cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes differ in international guidelines, with a low level of evidence.
Vanessa M Eichel, Jonas M Jabs, Samy Unser, Nico T Mutters, Martin Scherrer   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Frontiers of Robotic Gastroscopy: A Comprehensive Review of Robotic Gastroscopes and Technologies [PDF]

Cancers, 2020
Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract pathology is common worldwide. With recent advancements in robotics, innovative diagnostic and treatment devices have been developed and several translational attempts made.
Wojciech Marlicz, Xuyang Ren, Alexander R Robertson   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Effects of disposable pull-through brush types for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes in clinical environment [PDF]

Infection Prevention in Practice
Summary: Evaluating the effectiveness of different brush types used during the cleaning and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes is challenging. This study compared the yield of microbial growth from endoscopes that had been used clinically before and ...
Remus O. Anders, Adriana M. Airo, Eve Capistran, Anita Chin, Garry Bassi, Tony Mazzulli   +5 more
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Clinical outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after Billroth II anastomosis: a comparison of gastroscope and duodenoscope [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with Billroth II anastomosis is challenging due to post-surgical anatomical alterations.
Kang Ho Lee, Gwang Hyo Yim, Jimin Han, Han Taek Jeong   +3 more
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A prospective, quasi-experimental study on the efficacy of a novel double-headed endoscope cleaning brush for cleaning flexible endoscopes [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology
Background The most important step in endoscope retreatment is careful manual cleaning before disinfection. Selecting the proper brushes is critical to disinfection.
Rui Shen, Yaping Wu, Jiajun Lv, Qukai Liu, Weiyan Yao, Shu Chen, Dandan Liu, Huijun Xi, Yibo Zhang   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Environmental and healthcare trade-offs between single-use and reusable gastroscopes [PDF]

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Han J, Shan D.
exaly   +2 more sources

Role of single-use gastroscopes in advanced endoscopy [PDF]

VideoGIE
Francisco Baldaque-Silva, MD, PhD, João Pedro Pereira, MD, Miroslav Vujasinovic, MD, PhD, Naining Wang, MD, Masami Omae, MD   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources