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Efficacy of Peracetic Acid (EndoPA®) for Disinfection of Endoscopes

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2018
Background/Aims: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of peracetic acid (EndoPA®; Firson Co., Ltd., Cheonan, Korea) in disinfecting endoscopes. Methods: We prospectively investigated the gastroscopes (Part I) utilized in 100 gastroscopic examinations ...
Ji Min Lee, Kang-Moon Lee, Dae Bum Kim, Se Eun Go, Sungwoo Ko, Yoongoo Kang, Solim Hong   +6 more
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Detection of duodenal villous atrophy on endoscopic images using a deep learning algorithm [PDF]

, 2023
Background and aims Celiac disease with its endoscopic manifestation of villous atrophy is underdiagnosed worldwide. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) for the macroscopic detection of villous atrophy at routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Ebigbo, Alanna, Fleischmann, Carola, Manzeneder, Carolin, Meinikheim, Michael, Messmann, Helmut, Miller, Silvia, Muzalyova, Anna, Märkl, Bruno, Otten, Vera, Palm, Christoph, Probst, Andreas, Rauber, David, Römmele, Christoph, Scheppach, Markus W., Schlottmann, Jakob, Schnoy, Elisabeth, Schwamberger, Tanja, Stallhofer, Johannes, Stallmach, Andreas, Tadic, Vidan, Wanzl, Julia   +20 more
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Hospital environment as a reservoir for cross transmission. Cleaning and disinfection procedures [PDF]

, 2019
Background. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) represent a serious problem for public health, as they increase the morbidity and mortality rates, present a relevant financial burden, and significantly contribute to the antimicrobial resistance ...
Cammalleri, V., Protano, C., Romano Spica, V., Valeriani, F., Vitali, M.   +4 more
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Recent developments in devices used for gastrointestinal endoscopy sedation [PDF]

, 2021
Hypoxemia is a frequent and potentially fatal complication occurring in patients during gastrointestinal endoscopy. The administration of propofol sedation increases the risk of most complications, especially hypoxemia.
Gouda, Gowri, Goudra, Basavana, Singh, Preet Mohinder   +2 more
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Office‐based sedation‐free transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsies using single‐use gastroscopes: A pediatric single‐center experience [PDF]

JPGN Reports
Smadi Y, Thomas J, Bittar K, Norton H, Friedlander JA, Bornstein J.   +5 more
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On-site comparison of an enzymatic detergent and a non-enzymatic detergent-disinfectant for routine manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes

Endoscopy International Open, 2019
Background and study aims Flexible endoscopes are potential vectors of pathogen transmission to patients that are subjected to cleaning and high-level disinfection after each procedure. Efficient manual cleaning is a prerequisite for effective high-level
Jonathan Alfageme Gonzalez, Thomas Vanzieleghem, Axelle Dumazy, Christelle Meuris, Jacques Mutsers, Genevieve Christiaens, Philippe Leclercq, Jean-Philippe Loly, Edouard Louis, Pierrette Gast   +9 more
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A Novel Endoscopic Strategy for Addressing Complex Gastrointestinal Defects via the X-Tack System: A Case Series With Videos. [PDF]

DEN Open
ABSTRACT The management of complex gastrointestinal defects (CGDs), such as fistulas, leaks, and anastomotic dehiscence, remains challenging. Over‐the‐scope suturing (OTSS) systems provide effective closure, but their application is limited to specific anatomical sites.
Di Mitri R, Calabrese G, Mocciaro F, Sferrazza S, Conte E, Calì A, Scimeca D, Amata M.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Endoscopic Evaluation of the Small Intestine

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2002
Technological achievements in the area of endoscope design and development have resulted in instruments capable of advancing beyond the reach of simple gastroscopes. Such instruments, known as enteroscopes, form the bases of small bowel endoscopy. Recent
Steven J Shields, Jacques van Dam
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Análise microbiológica de gastroscópios descontaminados em aparelho Cleantop WM-1 por uso de água eletrolítica ácida Microbiological evaluation of gastroscope decontamination by electrolysed acid water (Clentop WM-1)

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2005
RACIONAL: O método com utilização manual de glutaraldeído é amplamente empregado para desinfecção de endoscópios. A elevada rotina nos serviços de gastroscopia, pequena quantidade de equipamentos e a falta de conhecimento técnico sobre os processos de ...
Alexandre Paulo Machado, Olga Fischman, Stephan Geocze   +2 more
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Gallbladder drainage guided by endoscopic ultrasound [PDF]

, 2010
The gold-standard management of acute cholecystitis is cholecystectomy. Surgical intervention may be contraindicated due to permanent causes. To date, the classical approach is percutaneous cholecystostomy in patients unresponsive to
Subtil, J.C. (José Carlos), Betes, M.T. (María Teresa), Muñoz-Navas, M. (Miguel)   +2 more
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