Post written by Hiroyuki Takamaru, MD, PhD, from the Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan. We analyzed more than 12,000 colorectal lesions treated by cold snare polypectomy and 2400 treated by hot snare polypectomies. The rate of postpolypectomy bleeding after cold snare polypectomy was .1% compared with .5% after hot snare polypectomy. Next, …
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Dr Adler named next GIE Editor-in-Chief
Douglas G. Adler, MD, FASGE, has been named Editor-in-Chief of GIE, starting in January 2023. Dr Adler, who currently serves as a Senior Associate Editor for the journal, will replace Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, FASGE, who has led GIE for 8 years. Dr Adler received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in …
Margin marking before colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection and its impact on neoplasia recurrence (with video)
Post written by Dennis Yang, MD, from the Center of Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida, USA. Traditionally, during endoscopic submucosal dissection, lesion margins are meticulously examined and defined by placing coagulation marks lateral to the borders of the target lesion. The intended purpose of this step is to avoid inadvertent incomplete resection at the outer …
2022 GIE and VideoGIE Reviewer Award Winners honored
Congratulations to the 2022 GIE and VideoGIE Reviewer Award Winners, who will be honored at the Editors’ Reception Monday night at Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, CA.These distinguished reviewers are being recognized for their superior contributions to both journals through completing high numbers of reviews and submitting the highest quality of work. They are …
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Photodynamic therapy for hepatic hilar intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct: a case report
Post written by Yadong Feng, MD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China. In this study, we reported the experience of the use of digital cholangioscopy for targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) of a small hilar intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB). A 54-year-old …
A convenient and reliable method for endoscopic mapping biopsy of cholangiocarcinoma using a double-lumen cytology device
Post written by Masanori Kobayashi, MD, PhD, from the Department of Endoscopy, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan. We present a novel mapping biopsy method using a cytology device as a double-lumen sheath. With this method, it was possible to perform optimal surgery for hilar cholangiocarcinoma in a 65-year-old patient. Diagnosis of the …
A novel and effective EUS training program that enables visualization of the learning curve: Educational Program of Kindai system (EPOK)
Post written by Mamoru Takenaka, MD, PhD, and Shunsuke Omoto, MD, PhD, both from the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-sayama, Japan. This video shows a novel and effective EUS training program that enables the visualization of the learning curve of a trainee in every training session through the evaluation …
Applications open for peer-review mentorship program
iStock by Getty Images Are you ready for a whale of an experience? Join GIE’s peer-review mentorship program. For many, peer review can feel like navigating through uncharted waters. A good way to fast-track your career is by working with one of GIE’s expert mentors to review manuscripts and become a better author yourself. …
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Effectiveness of clip-and-thread traction-assisted duodenal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a propensity score–matched study (with video)
Post written by Tomoaki Tashima, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan. The indications for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in superficial nonampullary duodenal epithelial tumors (SNADETs) remain controversial because the procedure is technically challenging. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of duodenal traction-assisted …
Endoscopic submucosal dissection of a symptomatic giant colonic lipoma: technical tips for resection and specimen retrieval
Post written by Sukit Pattarajierapan, MD, from the Surgical Endoscopy Colorectal Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Our video presents a case of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of a symptomatic giant colonic lipoma that was challenging during both resection and specimen retrieval. A 59-year-old man without comorbidities presented to our …
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