Post written by Guo-Chao Zhong, PhD, from the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. The fecal immunochemical test and colonoscopy are the most commonly used strategies for colorectal cancer screening worldwide. Colonoscopy is regarded as the most sensitive test for the early detection of colorectal neoplasia. However, …
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New Members of GIE Editorial Review Board
We are delighted to welcome Drs Amy Hosmer and Andrew Yen as the newest additions to our Editorial Review Board. Their record of dedication (former top reviewer awardees) should serve as a wonderful example to authors and reviewers who are at the early stages of their career. Amy E. Hosmer, MD Clinical Assistant Professor University …
Long-term outcomes of endoscopic treatment of aberrant hepatic duct injuries after cholecystectomy
Post written by Andrea Tringali, MD, PhD, from the Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, and the Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. Our study is focused on 32 patients who underwent endoscopic treatment of “aberrant” hepatic duct injuries following cholecystectomy. “Aberrant” hepatic ducts …
A novel artificial intelligence system for the assessment of bowel preparation
Post written by Honggang Yu, MD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, the Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, and the Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. The current study retrospectively …
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Editor’s Choice: TC-325 hemostatic powder versus current standard of care in managing malignant GI bleeding
GIE Senior Associate Editor, Dr. John R. Saltzman, MD, FASGE, highlights this article from the February issue “TTC-325 hemostatic powder versus current standard of care in managing malignant GI bleeding” by Yen-I Chen, MD, et al. Gastrointestinal bleeding from a malignancy is a difficult management challenge as no current endoscopic therapy has been proven effective. …
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty versus high-intensity diet and lifestyle therapy
Post written by Vivek Kumbhari, MD, PhD, from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The goal of this study was to assess the potential value of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) as a treatment for obesity; this study aimed to compare weight loss outcomes of …
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Impact of a real-time automatic quality control system on colorectal polyp and adenoma detection
Post written by Yan-Qing Li, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China. We focused on investigating the real clinical impact of an automatic quality control system on colorectal polyp and adenoma detection. Quality control should be conducted for daily colonoscopy examinations routinely. Artificial intelligence showed the potential for …
Real-time automated diagnosis of precancerous lesions and early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Post written by Bing Hu, MD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. The focus of this study is to develop and validate a real-time automated diagnosis of precancerous lesions and early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma using a deep learning model. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for more than …
Endotherapy of postcholecystectomy biliary strictures with multiple plastic stents
Post written by Andrea Tringali, MD, PhD, from the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia. Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training—CERTT. Our study is focused on a large series of patients treated by endoscopic insertion of multiple plastic stents (MPS) …
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Risk of progression in Barrett’s esophagus indefinite for dysplasia
Post written by Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, MD, from the Digestive Diseases Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. The current study is systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the risk of progression to high-grade dysplasia and/or esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus indefinite for dysplasia. Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a precursor lesion for esophageal …
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