- Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endoscope Reprocessing
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Oh HJ, Kim JS
- KMID: 2148545
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):364-368.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.364
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is effective and safe for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. However, issues regarding endoscope-transmitted infections are emerging. Many countries have established and continuously revise guidelines... -
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- Megaduodenum with Duodenal Diospyrobezoars
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Park HW, Lee HS
- KMID: 2148557
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):436-439.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.436
Bezoars are retained masses of ingested materials accumulating within the gastrointestinal track. While gastric bezoars are often observed, duodenal bezoars are rarely reported. A 77-year-old man who had frequently consumed... -
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- Endoscope Reprocessing: Update on Controversial Issues
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Choi HH, Cho YS
- KMID: 2148543
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):356-360.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.356
Several issues concerning endoscope reprocessing remain unresolved based on currently available data. Thus, further studies are required to confirm standard practices including safe endoscope shelf life, proper frequency of replacement... -
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- Placement of a Self-Expanding Metal Stent to Treat Esophagogastric Benign Anastomotic Stricture via Retroflexed Ultrathin Endoscopy: A Case Report with a Video
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Sisman G, Baran B
- KMID: 2148555
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):428-430.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.428
Previous studies reported that ultrathin endoscope (UE) provides endoscopic guidance during insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) without fluoroscopic monitoring in patients with upper gastrointestinal stenosis (benign or malignant)... -
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- Image Quality Analysis of Various Gastrointestinal Endoscopes: Why Image Quality Is a Prerequisite for Proper Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
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Ko WJ, An P, Ko KH, Hahm KB, Hong SP, Cho JY
- KMID: 2148547
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):374-379.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.374
Arising from human curiosity in terms of the desire to look within the human body, endoscopy has undergone significant advances in modern medicine. Direct visualization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract... -
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- Recent Update on Microbiological Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Endoscopes after High-Level Disinfection
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Shin SP, Kim WH
- KMID: 2148546
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):369-373.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.369
Endoscopy-related infections are important contributors to nosocomial infections. Endoscope reprocessing according to standard guidelines ensures high-level disinfection and prevents endoscopy-related infections. Microbiological surveillance may help in monitoring the effectiveness of... -
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- Role of Clinical Endoscopy in Emphasizing Endoscope Disinfection
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Ryu JK, Kim EY, Kwon KA, Choi IJ, Hahm KB
- KMID: 2148542
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):351-355.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.351
Based on the unexpected Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Korea, it was established that the virus can spread easily, MERS exposure in hospitals carries an extreme risk for... -
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- Multicentric Type 3 Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Lee SH, Moon D, Lee HS, Lee CK, Jeon YD, Park JH, Kim H, Lee SK
- KMID: 2148556
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):431-435.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.431
A 50-year-old woman with incidentally detected multiple gastric polyps and biopsy-proven neuroendocrine tumor (NET) was referred to our hospital. More than 10 polypoid lesions (less than 15 mm) with normal... -
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- Predictors of Rebleeding in Upper Gastrointestinal Dieulafoy Lesions
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Park SH, Lee DH, Park CH, Jeon J, Lee HJ, Lim SU, Park SY, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS
- KMID: 2148549
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):385-391.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.385
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Dieulafoy lesions (DLs) are a rare but significant cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We aimed to define the clinical significance of rebleeding and identify the predictors of rebleeding and... -
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- Successful Removal of a Screw Nail in the Jejunum Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
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Kim DJ, Sim MK, Lee SW, Lee TH
- KMID: 2148559
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):444-446.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.444
The vast majority of foreign bodies (FBs) that enter the stomach pass through the gastrointestinal tract spontaneously. When the FB enters the small bowel-beyond the reach of conventional endoscopy-daily radiographs... -
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- Indications for Detection, Completion, and Retention Rates of Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Based on the 10-Year Data from the Korean Capsule Endoscopy Registry
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Lim YJ, Lee OY, Jeen YT, Lim CY, Cheung DY, Cheon JH, Ye BD, Song HJ, Kim JS, Do JH, Lee KJ, Shim KN, Chang DK, Park CH, Jang BI, Moon JS, Chun HJ, Choi MG, Kim JO, Korean Gut Image Study Group
- KMID: 2148551
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):399-404.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.399
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Capsule endoscopy (CE) is widely used. However, CE has limitations including incomplete examination, inadequate bowel preparation, and retention. The aim of this study was to estimate the indications for... -
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- Clinical Application of AIMS65 Scores to Predict Outcomes in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Thandassery RB, Sharma M, John AK, Al-Ejji KM, Wani H, Sultan K, Al-Mohannadi M, Yakoob R, Derbala M, Al-Dweik N, Butt MT, Al-Kaabi S
- KMID: 2148548
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):380-384.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.380
BACKGROUND/AIMS: To evaluate the ability of the recently proposed albumin, international normalized ratio (INR), mental status, systolic blood pressure, age >65 years (AIMS65) score to predict mortality in patients with... -
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- Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilation Using Cap-Fitted Forward-Viewing Endoscope in Patients Who Underwent Billroth II Gastrectomy
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Jang JS, Lee S, Lee HS, Yeon MH, Han JH, Yoon SM, Chae HB, Youn SJ, Park SM
- KMID: 2148554
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):421-427.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.421
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Endoscopic exploration of the common bile duct (CBD) is difficult and dangerous in patients with Billroth II gastrectomy (B-II). Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) via a cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscope... -
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- Current Issues in Duodenoscope-Associated Infections: Now Is the Time to Take Action
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Ha J, Son BK
- KMID: 2148544
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):361-363.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.361
A duodenoscope has a very complex structure that contains many small parts which make reprocessing more challenging. The difficulty in cleaning duodenoscopes contributes to a higher risk of infection than... -
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- Phlebosclerotic Colitis in a Healthy Young Woman
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Park JK, Sung YH, Cho SY, Oh CY, An SH
- KMID: 2148560
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):447-451.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.447
Phlebosclerotic colitis is a rare disease of intestinal ischemia and differentiating it from the typical ischemic colitis. It is caused by venous obstruction due to colonic and mesenteric venous calcification.... -
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- Single Balloon Enteroscopy-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients Who Underwent a Gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y Anastomosis: Six Cases from a Single Center
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Soh JS, Yang DH, Lee SS, Lee S, Bae J, Byeon JS, Myung SJ, Yang SK
- KMID: 2148561
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):452-457.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.452
Patients with altered anatomy such as a Roux-en-Y anastomosis often present with various pancreaticobiliary problems requiring therapeutic intervention. However, a conventional endoscopic approach to the papilla is very difficult owing... -
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- Factors for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Early Colorectal Neoplasms: A Single Center Clinical Experience in China
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He YQ, Wang X, Li AQ, Yang L, Zhang J, Kang Q, Tang S, Jin P, Sheng JQ
- KMID: 2148552
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):405-410.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.405
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Early colorectal (CR) neoplasm can be cured by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), but clinical experience and factors associated with complications from ESD for CR neoplasms in China have not... -
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- Treatment of Traumatic Esophagopleural Fistula Using the Over-the-Scope-Clip System
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Kim JH, Park JJ, Jung IW, Kim SH, Kim HD, Choe JW, Joo MK, Kim HG
- KMID: 2148558
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):440-443.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.440
Esophagopleural fistula (EPF) is a rare condition that is usually accompanied by severe infection and life-threatening morbidity. Here, we report the successful treatment of an EPF by closing an esophageal... -
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- Usefulness of Ready-to-Use 0.4% Sodium Hyaluronate (Endo-Ease) in the Endoscopic Resection of Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
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Kim ER, Park YG, Min BH, Lee JH, Rhee PL, Kim JJ, Park JH, Park DI, Chang DK
- KMID: 2148550
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):392-398.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.392
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Commercially available sodium hyaluronate solutions are usually too thick to inject through catheters and need dilution with normal saline (NS) before use, which increases the risk of contamination. We... -
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- Endoscopic Gallbladder Drainage for Acute Cholecystitis
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Widmer J, Alvarez P, Sharaiha R, Gossain S, Kedia P, Sarkaria S, Sethi A, Turner BG, Millman J, Lieberman , Nandakumar G, Umrania H, Gaidhane M, Kahaleh M
- KMID: 2148553
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):411-420.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.411
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for cholecystitis. However, gallbladder stenting (GBS) has shown promise in debilitated or high-risk patients. Endoscopic transpapillary GBS and endoscopic ultrasound-guided GBS (EUS-GBS) have... -
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