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Further training in endoscopy using virtual reality: the Virtual Gastro Tutor (VIGATU)
Further training in endoscopy using virtual reality: the Virtual Gastro Tutor (VIGATU)teaching relevance >>
Further training in endoscopy using virtual reality: the Virtual Gastro Tutor (VIGATU)
Further training in endoscopy using virtual reality: the VIGATU project is developing a VR endoscopy simulator for doctors and nursing staff
The “black” esophagus
The “black” esophagus
A 68-year old woman with advanced endometrial cancer and evidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection was referred to endoscopy unit
A 68-year old woman with advanced endometrial cancer and evidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection was referred to endoscopy unit
Rectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Rectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
In this case, a 65-year-old woman presents with a recurrence of a polyp previously treated with endoscopic mucosal resection. The biopsy and the endoscopic evaluation
In this case, a 65-year-old woman presents with a recurrence of a polyp previously treated with endoscopic mucosal resection. The biopsy and the endoscopic evaluation
Pediatric Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (Posterior Approach)
Pediatric Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (Posterior Approach)
This video presents the case of a five-year-old child with confirmed type two achalasia. For POEM, patient is positioned in supine and insufflation with CO2
This video presents the case of a five-year-old child with confirmed type two achalasia. For POEM, patient is positioned in supine and insufflation with CO2
Follow-up intervals after polypectomy
Follow-up intervals after polypectomy
Follow-up intervals after polypectomy Colonoscopy is the most reliable procedure for detecting colorectal carcinomas and polyps. The aim of colonoscopy must be to achieve a
Recovery of a lost gallstone from a perihepatic abscess
Recovery of a lost gallstone from a perihepatic abscess
Gallbladder perforation, with stone “emptying” into the abdominal cavity, is a potential complication during cholecystectomy. Later complications may develop, particularly abscess formation. A subphrenic abscess
Gallbladder perforation, with stone “emptying” into the abdominal cavity, is a potential complication during cholecystectomy. Later complications may develop, particularly abscess formation. A subphrenic abscess
Esophageal duplication cysts (EDCs)
Esophageal duplication cysts (EDCs)
Here we present a case of a patient qualified for endosonographic evaluation of unspecific esophageal submucosal lesion (SEL). The lesion was detected during routine upper
Here we present a case of a patient qualified for endosonographic evaluation of unspecific esophageal submucosal lesion (SEL). The lesion was detected during routine upper
Sydney classification- assessment of deep mural injury after endoscopic mucosal resection.
Sydney classification- assessment of deep mural injury after endoscopic mucosal resection.
Sydney classification- assessment of deep mural injury after endoscopic mucosal resection.
Classification presented by Burgess NG et al. based on retrospective evaluation, clinical observations and image analysis. It allows for the assessment of deep mural injury
Classification presented by Burgess NG et al. based on retrospective evaluation, clinical observations and image analysis. It allows for the assessment of deep mural injury
The CAES classification of anastomotic insufficiency in the esophagus
The CAES classification of anastomotic insufficiency in the esophagus
The CAES classification of anastomotic insufficiency in the esophagus
The Surgical Working Group on Endoscopy and Ultrasound (Chirurgische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Endoskopie und Sonographie, CAES) has developed and validated a classification of anastomotic insufficiency in
The Surgical Working Group on Endoscopy and Ultrasound (Chirurgische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Endoskopie und Sonographie, CAES) has developed and validated a classification of anastomotic insufficiency in
Endoscopic removal of a buried bumper using the Flamingo system
Endoscopic removal of a buried bumper using the Flamingo systemteaching relevance >>
Endoscopic removal of a buried bumper using the Flamingo system
A patient with an ingrown internal PEG retaining plate (buried bumper syndrome) on the anterior wall of the gastric body. Endoscopic removal of the device
A patient with an ingrown internal PEG retaining plate (buried bumper syndrome) on the anterior wall of the gastric body. Endoscopic removal of the device
Endosonographic Criteria Chronic Pancreatitis
Endosonographic Criteria Chronic Pancreatitis
This article provides an overview of the scoring systems commonly used for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis by means of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), and for classifying the
This article provides an overview of the scoring systems commonly used for diagnosing chronic pancreatitis by means of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), and for classifying the
Intestinal Kaposi sarcoma
Intestinal Kaposi sarcoma
A 38-year-old man in a clearly impaired general state of health presented for clarification of Hb-relevant gastrointestinal bleeding with melena and transfusion-refractory thrombopenia.
A 38-year-old man in a clearly impaired general state of health presented for clarification of Hb-relevant gastrointestinal bleeding with melena and transfusion-refractory thrombopenia.
Barrett’s carcinoma at the Z-line
Barrett’s carcinoma at the Z-line
Konsiliarische Vorstellung eines 47-Jährigen, multimorbiden Patienten bei dem in einem externen Krankenhaus zuvor mittels EMR ein Barrettfrühkarzinom abgetragen wurde. Trotz der basalen R1 Situation und
Konsiliarische Vorstellung eines 47-Jährigen, multimorbiden Patienten bei dem in einem externen Krankenhaus zuvor mittels EMR ein Barrettfrühkarzinom abgetragen wurde. Trotz der basalen R1 Situation und
Invasive amebiasis in the colon
Invasive amebiasis in the colon
Invasive amebiasis in the colon, with ulcerations in the right colon.
Invasive amebiasis in the colon, with ulcerations in the right colon.
Stomach: Light Blue Crest Sign for Intestinal Metaplasia
Stomach: Light Blue Crest Sign for Intestinal Metaplasia Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia is a risk factor of intestinal-type gastric cancer, but WLI was not adequate to detect IM of stomach. NBI system with and
