Author Discussion Series- Ding Shi

An Original Article from the August issue “Individualization of metal stents for management of gastric outlet obstruction caused by distal stomach cancer: a prospective study" by Ding Shi, MM, Yin-su Bao, MM, Yong-pan Liu, MM Ding Shi, MM, from the First People’s Hospital of Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, discusses his study "Individualization of …

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GIE Author Interview Series- James Aisenberg

Dr. Tonya Kaltenbach speaks with author James Aisenberg about his article "The novel oral anticoagulants in gastroenterology practice" from the August issue in this video from GIE's Author Interview Series. Read the article on pages 227-239 of the print issue or find it online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6PrxSOMbRc The information presented in Endoscopedia reflects the opinions of the authors and …

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Editor’s Choice- John Vargo

Associate Editor, John Vargo, MD, MPH, recommends the article "Liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy in Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia: long-term results" by Sonia Gosain, MD, Kim Mercer, RN, William S. Twaddell, MD, Lance Uradomo, MD, MPH, Bruce D. Greenwald, MD from the August issue. This article gives us a clearer glimpse as to the safety and efficacy of cryotherapy in …

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GIE announces new section- VideoGIE!

Beginning with the August 2013 issue of GIE, the Editorial Team is pleased to announce the launch of VideoGIE! This video-based section will present readers with high-quality videos related to endoscopy used in the diagnosis and management of digestive diseases. VideoGIE is a PubMed-referenced section that we hope will be a valuable resource for all …

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Author Discussion Series- Ken Liu

A Review Article from the July issue "Fully covered self-expandable metal stents for treatment of benign biliary strictures" by Arthur J. Kaffes, MBBS, FRACP and Ken Liu, MBBS, BSci (Med). Ken Liu, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, reports on his Review Article "Fully covered self-expandable metal …

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GIE Author Interview Series- Fabian Emura

Associate Editor Dr. Jenifer Lightdale interviews Dr. Fabian Emura about his Thinking Outside the Box article "The pharynx: examination of an area too often ignored during upper endoscopy" from the July issue in this video from GIE’s Author Interview Series. Read the article on pages 143-149 of the print issue or find it online. The …

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Author Discussion Series- Cesare Hassan

An Original Article from the July issue "Accuracy of narrow-band imaging in predicting colonoscopy surveillance intervals and histology of distal diminutive polyps: results from a multicenter, prospective trial" by Alessandro Repici, MD, Cesare Hassan, MD, Franco Radaelli, MD, Pietro Occhipinti, MD, Claudio De Angelis, MD, Fabio Romeo, MD, Silvia Paggi, MD, Silvia Saettone, MD, Fabio …

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Meet the Editor- Mimi Canto

Get to know one of our Associate Editors, Mimi Canto, MD, MHS, from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland. Endoscopedia: What are your GI areas of focus? MC: Therapeutic endoscopy, EUS, Barrett's esophagus, pancreas cancer. Endoscopedia: What is your favorite part about working on the Journal? MC: Collegiality and learning about novel discoveries in gastrointestinal …

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Author Discussion Series- Do Hyun Park

An Original Article from the July issue of GIE: "Prospective evaluation of a treatment algorithm with enhanced guidewire manipulation protocol for EUS-guided biliary drainage after failed ERCP (with video)" by Do Hyun Park, MD, PhD, Seung Uk Jeong, MD, Byung Uk Lee, MD, Sang Soo Lee, MD, PhD, Dong-Wan Seo, MD, PhD, Sung Koo Lee, …

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Editor’s Choice- Stuart Sherman

Associate Editor, Stuart Sherman, MD, FASGE, recommends the article “Fully covered self-expandable metal stents for the treatment of benign biliary strictures" by Arthur J. Kaffes, MBBS, FRACP and Ken Liu,  MBBS, BSci (Med) from the July issue of GIE. This review article highlights the use of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMSs) as a potential …

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