EC magazine 02 2016
EC magazine 02 2016
Tunnel removal of a submucosal tumor in the esophagus (SET technique)
Dr. Werner and Prof. Rösch from Hamburg present the case of a young patient with an incidental finding of esophageal GIST. In this patient, it
Endocuff Vision® versus wide-angle endoscope: small attachment – big effect
The wide-angle colonoscope provides a field of view up to 235 degrees, thanks to a lens system featuring forward viewing (147 degrees) and also side
Split-dose colonoscopy preparation increases the adenoma detection rate
Endoscopic therapy of pancreatic fluid collections caused by severe necrotic pancreatitis
Pancreatitis can cause various severe complications such as acute fluid collections with superinfected necrotic content requiring drainage and removal of necrotic debris. Here we demonstrate
ESD probably no better than EMR in Barrett’s neoplasia
Considerable debate is currently taking place among therapeutic endoscopists regarding the best method of resecting early carcinomas, particularly in the upper gastrointestinal tract — whereas
Are difficult colon polyps still being operated on?
The current standard is that when polyps or adenomas are identified on (screening) colonoscopies, they should be either directly removed or, if not, patients should
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A classification for eosinophilic esophagitis has not yet been included in the usual terminologies in the German-speaking countries. In the official terminology of the German
