Endoscopy

The ACG issued revised clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, which were published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Endoscopic balloon dilation was more effective than fully covered self-expandable metal stents for Crohn’s disease strictures, according to a study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

In this Endo-Sketch, a Healio video series on clinical conditions and procedures named after famous colleagues, Klaus Mergener, MD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, discusses the origin of the Schatzki ring.

In this Endo-Sketch, a Healio video series on clinical conditions named after famous colleagues, Klaus Mergener, MD, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, discusses the origin of the Dieulafoy lesion.

Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy to identify gastrointestinal injury in patients taking antiplatelet therapy after PCI.

Optimal ergonomics plays a critical role in preventing endoscopy-related injury by enhancing safety in practice and, thus, extending career lifespans.

C. Jonathan D. Foster, DO, FACOI, spoke with Healio about the utility of repeat Helicobacter pylori biopsies in patients with previously negative tests.

Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy identified gastrointestinal injury in a majority patients taking antiplatelet therapies following PCI and may represent a noninvasive alternative to standard upper GI endoscopy, a speaker reported.

LAS VEGAS – A novel guideline-based template standardized efficient documentation and improved clinical care after esophagogastroduodenoscopy, according to research presented at ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

LAS VEGAS – Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration ranked highest as best intervention for gastrointestinal bleeding among other secondary prophylaxis treatments, according to a presenter at the ACG Scientific Annual Meeting.