Interventional Endoscopy News

The placement of a coaxial double pigtail plastic stent within a lumen-apposing metal stent for drainage of pancreatic fluid collection did not improve clinical success or safety outcomes, according to results from a single-center study.

Gastrointestinal psychologists employ various treatments to help alleviate the distress associated with GI disorders.

BOSTON — Resolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis without worsening of fibrosis was linked to long-term survival after bariatric surgery, similar to that of patients without baseline MASH, according to a presenter.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Metoclopramide may be effective for patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, but a scarcity of published trial data hinders its use, according to a presentation at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Results from a systematic review and network meta-analysis showed 10 interventions, including dual observation, iScan and G-EYE, improved adenoma detection rate during screening-related colonoscopy.

The FDA has classified Olympus Medical’s recall of its high-flow abdominal insufflation device as class I, following reports of 21 malfunctions, 10 serious injuries and one death associated with over-inflation.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists were significantly less effective for weight loss among patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and regained weight, according to a presenter.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Given in collaboration with Scrubs & Heels, the Woman Disruptor of the Year award goes to a woman in GI who leads by example and inspires the next generation of women to build a successful career in the field.

A computer-aided polyp detection system did not improve adenoma or polyp detection among colorectal cancer screening candidates in an outpatient setting in Germany, according to data presented at UEG Week.

An artificial intelligence endoscopy module increased the detection of adenomas, including sessile serrated polyps, during colonoscopy and is recommended for implementation into routine practice, a presenter said at UEG Week.