Endoscopic division of a Zenker diverticulum using the Clutch Cutter and management of a perforation. Coagulation of the diverticular septum using the Clutch Cutter. Settings:
EC magazine 03 2015
EC magazine 03 2015
Endoscopic division of a Zenker diverticulum using the Clutch Cutter
Endoscopic diagnosis of colon polyps using the NICE classification: initial experience with BLI and LCI
The new generation of the Fujifilm electronic endoscopy system allows virtual chromoendoscopy alongside zoom endoscopy. Blue laser imaging (BLI), like narrow-band imaging (NBI), allows further
Perforation of a bleeding polypectomy site in the colon using a Hemoclip
A patient who had undergone polypectomy of a flat polyp in the ascending colon presented again with peranal hemorrhage. The polypectomy site can be seen
Fundic Varices
In contrast to esophageal varices, there is only one classification system for fundic varices, developed by Sarin et al.
Laparoscopic surgery for rectal carcinoma — slash back?
Since the early 2000s, meta-analyses based on smaller studies have shown that open and laparoscopic surgery for rectal carcinoma produce similar results.
Risk stratification in Barrett’s esophagus — the emperor’s new clothes?
The efficacy of surveillance for Barrett’s patients is a matter of controversy, and it is probably due to the low long-term risk of carcinoma developing
Serous cystadenoma in the pancreas — still harmless?
Cystic pancreatic tumors are increasingly being detected at the asymptomatic stage, thanks to improved imaging, and “screening” imaging in particular. This often then leads to