Post written by Zhen Li, MD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China. The focus of our study was to develop a convolutional neural network—based artificial intelligence (AI) system named iEUS to assist in diagnosing pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) and multiple types of pancreatic lesions (including pancreatic adenocarcinoma, autoimmune pancreatitis, and pancreatic …
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Different endoscopic submucosal dissection techniques: a tailored approach
Post written by Shaimaa Elkholy, MD, Mohamed El Sherbiny, MD, and Karim Essam, MD, from the Gastroenterology Division, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a minimally invasive technique used for resection of GI lesions. Our recently published video article in VideoGIE presents a comparative and practical overview of ESD techniques. These include classic, …
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Impact of novel lightweight disposable gastroscope and duodenoscope on endoscopist muscle activation: a comparative study
Post written by Veronica Bessone, PhD, from Human Factors Engineering, Research & Development, Ambu Innovation, Augsburg, Germany. The focus of this study was to determine whether lightweight single-use endoscopes reduce muscle strain and fatigue in endoscopists, potentially improving their ergonomics and overall comfort during procedures. Interest is increasing in ergonomics in gastrointestinal endoscopy. This study is important …
Endoscopic subserosal dissection for early gastric cancer with severe fibrosis attributable to gastric ulcer scar
Post written by Shunya Takayanagi, MD, from the Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, and Department of Medicine and Bergen Research Group for Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (BRAGE), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. In this case, we attempted endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for an intramucosal carcinoma on the lesser curvature of the gastric angle …
Optimizing EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy with lumen-apposing metal stents for primary drainage of malignant distal biliary obstruction (SCORPION-IIp): a prospective pilot study
Post written by Roy van Wanrooij, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) is increasingly used in management of malignant distal biliary obstruction, not only as a rescue strategy after failed ERCP, but also as the primary drainage strategy. Its growing adaptation is driven …
Hybrid endoscopic resection combining underwater endoscopic mucosal resection and over-the-scope clip–assisted snare polypectomy for a recurrent colonic tumor with a hidden diverticulum
Post written by Takahiro Muramatsu, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, and the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, and Tomoaki Tashima, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan. An 80-year-old man underwent piecemeal EMR for a lesion that extended …
Laser-assisted endoscopic removal of a foreign body impacted in the esophagus
Post written by Sugata Narayan Biswas, MD, DM, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. We often see patients who accidentally ingest various foreign bodies that get lodged in the esophagus and bear risk of esophageal perforation. Prompt diagnosis and timely removal are the key to successful management. Endoscopic removal …
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GIE, VideoGIE, and iGIE to honor top reviewers at DDW
Top reviewers for GIE, VideoGIE, and iGIE will be recognized at the annual Editors’ Reception on May 5 during Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, California, USA. These 60 reviewers are being honored for their outstanding contributions to the journals through completing numerous high-quality reviews. They are thanked for their invaluable service to the peer-review process. The 2025 …
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Evaluating the efficacy of a novel hemostatic powder compared with traditional treatments in nonvariceal upper GI bleeding: a multicenter, randomized, noninferiority study
Post written by Jun Chul Park, MD, PhD, from the Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. This multicenter, randomized, noninferiority trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of CEGP-003 (CGBio, Seongnam, South Korea)—a novel hemostatic powder composed of hydroxyethylcellulose and epidermal growth factor—compared with that of conventional endoscopic treatments …
Endoscopic diverticulectomy and myotomy for epiphrenic diverticulum
Post written by Fatih Aslan, MD, from the Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. This case involved a 53-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia, chest pain, cough, and vomiting. Diagnostic evaluation revealed a 9-cm epiphrenic diverticulum along with an underlying esophageal motility disorder. We successfully treated this rare and complex condition through …
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