Fig. 1 Peroral video cholangioscopy. a white-light imaging, b narrow-band imaging Cholangioscopic Findings in Benign and Malignant Lesions Several investigators have identified characteristic cholangioscopic findings in various biliary-tract diseases (Table 1)….
Fig. 1 Schematic of Paris classification of superficial neoplasia and corresponding endoscopic images examples of common AMN morphologies encountered. Lesions are broadly divided into polypoid (0-I) and flat (0-II) morphologies…
VCE device Manufacturer Year introduced FDA approved Dimensions Angle of view Max images per second Single/dual optical dome Battery life Small bowel Pillcam SB I (M2A) Given Imaging LTD,…
Fig. 1 The ReShape Medical ReShape Duo Balloon inflated in the stomach Table 1 Characteristics of intragastric balloons evaluated in humans Name Company Design Fill Placement/retrieval ORBERA (formerly Bioenterics Intragastric…
Fig. 1 The concept of esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM). In contrast to conventional manometry, HRM requires multiple sensors 1 cm apart on an esophageal motility catheter (a) that generate multiple recordings…
Conventional indications for endoscopic resection High probability for en bloc resection Tumor histology Differentiated type adenocarcinoma Intramucosal cancer No lymphovascular invasion Tumor size and morphology ≤ 20 mm elevated lesion without ulceration…
Fig. 4.1 H. pylori and Epstein–Barr virus infection associated gastric adenocarcinoma. a An adenocarcinoma arises in association with active chronic gastritis with H. pylori organisms identified on immunohistochemical stain (…
Fig. 15.1 a Operation setup and port placement for laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. b Actual operation setup Fig. 15.2 Dissection of greater curvature side of the stomach. Dissection of left gastroepiploic…
At-risk conditions Endoscopy surveillance recommendations Pernicious anemia At time of diagnosis, UGI WLE for increased risk of gastric cancer and type I carcinoids. Subsequent surveillance interval unclear Partial gastrectomy At…
