scholarly journals Esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure using disposable endoscope to detect the cause of melena in a patient with COVID‐19

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fenghua Xu ◽  
Yunsheng Yang ◽  
Zhen Ding
Keyword(s):  
Disposable Endoscope

scholarly journals Low-cost disposable endoscope: pros and cons

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (09) ◽  
pp. E1184-E1186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihai Ciocîrlan
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Disposable Endoscope

scholarly journals Disposable Endoscope Model for Simulating Endoscopic Processing: It Is All About the Time!

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Yassin ◽  
Yasir Hamad ◽  
Rahman Hariri ◽  
Juliet Ferrelli ◽  
Leeanna Mckibben
Keyword(s):  
Disposable Endoscope

scholarly journals One-stop shop for variceal surveillance: integration of unsedated ultrathin endoscopy into the routine clinic visit

2021 ◽  
pp. flgastro-2020-101680
Author(s):  
Ali Eqbal ◽  
Tehara Wickremeratne ◽  
Stephanie Turner ◽  
Sarah Elizabeth Higgins ◽  
Andrew Sloss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beta Blockers ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Kappa Statistic ◽  
Clinic Visit ◽  
Oesophageal Varices ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Disposable Endoscope ◽  
Surveillance Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

BackgroundThe endoscopic appearance of oesophageal varices determines the need for prophylaxis. However, as the point prevalence of varices is low (25%), the majority of surveillance endoscopies are unnecessary and costly. Narrow diameter,ultrathin (UT) endoscopes are more tolerable than conventional upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopes and can be used without sedation. We hypothesised that unsedated UT endoscopy for variceal surveillance could be implemented during the routine outpatient clinic visit allowing accurate diagnosis of varices and the timely provision of prophylaxis.MethodsPatients with cirrhosis awaiting surveillance endoscopy were identified. UT endoscopy was scheduled during routine clinic review at the same time as ultrasound surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma. UGI endoscopy was performed unsedated using the E.G Scan II disposable endoscope. Varices were graded using the modified Paquet classification. Video recordings of procedures were reviewed by blinded assessors and agreement was assessed using the kappa statistic.Results40 patients (80% male) underwent unsedated UT endoscopy. All procedures were successful and tolerated well in 98% of cases. Median procedure time was 2 min (IQR 1–3). Varices were found in 37.5% (17.5% grade 1 and 20% grade 2). Patients with grade 2 varices were prescribed non-selective beta blockers at the clinic appointment. Kappa statistic for the finding of any varices was 0.636 (p=0.001) and 0.8–1.0 for diagnosis of grade 2 varices (p<0.0001).ConclusionsOutpatient unsedated ultrathin endoscopy in patients with cirrhosis is accurate, safe and feasible. This integrative care model is convenient, particularly for regional communities, and is likely to result in significant cost savings associated with variceal surveillance.

scholarly journals Tu1964 USABILITY OF A NOVEL DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE FOR GASTRIC CANCER SCREENING IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS: RESULTS FROM RURAL INDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 158 (6) ◽  
pp. S-1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Chandler ◽  
Manish Chauhan ◽  
Simone Caló ◽  
Noel Aruparayil ◽  
Nicolo Garbin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Low Resource Settings ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Gastric Cancer Screening ◽  
Disposable Endoscope

scholarly journals Interventional radiology-operated endoscopy using the LithoVue disposable endoscope: Approach, technical success, clinical outcomes, and complications

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 350 ◽  
Author(s):  
JeffreyForris Beecham Chick ◽  
Nishant Patel ◽  
Joseph Gemmete ◽  
Rudra Pampati ◽  
Evan Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Technical Success ◽  
Disposable Endoscope
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