- Single Use (disposable) Duodenoscope: Recent Development and Future
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Ryu K, Jang S
- KMID: 2527560
- Clin Endosc.
- 2022 Mar;55(2):191-196.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2021.075
Unlike simple forward-viewing endoscopes such as gastroscope or colonoscope, duodenoscope houses much more complex design to fulfil its function. This design differences leave duodenoscopes more prone to contamination from inadequate... -
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- Single-use endoscopes: A narrative review
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Elghannam MT, Hassanien MH, Ameen YA, Elattar GM, Ray AAE, Turky EAW, Talkawy MDE
- KMID: 2525556
- Int J Gastrointest Interv.
- 2022 Jan;11(1):1-4.
- doi: 10.18528/ijgii210055
The transmission of infections through gastrointestinal endoscopy is a vital issue. The main problem lies in the use of duodenoscopes due to mechanical aspects of the scope design. Even with... -
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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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