27Pneumatic balloon dilation and peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia Valerio Balassone, Mike Thomson, and George Gershman KEY POINTS After the diagnosis is made, a number of therapeutic options are available….
25Endoscopic management of esophageal strictures Michael Manfredi, Frederick Gottrand, Luigi Dall’Oglio, Mike Thomson, George Gershman, Antonio Quiros, and Thierry Lamireau KEY POINTS Different esophageal strictures origin and their different management…
39Duodenal web division by endoscopy Mike Thomson, Shishu Sharma, Filippo Torroni, and Jonathan Goring KEY POINTS Preendoscopy MRCP is helpful in identifying the anatomical arrangement between the pancreaticobiliary radicle and…
30Non‐variceal endoscopic hemostasis George Gershman, Jorge H. Vargas, and Mike Thomson KEY POINTS Key components of successful management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding in children are correct estimation of the severity…
33Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Natalie Bhesania, Mike Thomson, and Marsha Kay KEY POINTS PEG insertion does not increase gastroesophageal reflux. Introduction The first reported percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement was…
35Pediatric laparoscopic‐assisted direct percutaneous jejunostomy Mike Thomson, Jonathan Goring, Richard Lindley, and Sean Marven KEY POINTS Close teamwork between endoscopist and laparoscopic surgeon is key to success. Malrotation is a…
17Chromoendoscopy Mike Thomson and Paul Hurlstone KEY POINTS Chromoendoscopy facilitates optimal mucosal sampling, for example, in children with Barrett’s esophagus, celiac sprue, polyposis syndromes, and long history of inflammatory bowel…
45Over‐the‐scope clip and full‐thickness resection device Mike Thomson KEY POINTS Over‐the‐scope clips (OTSC) have recently been used successfully in adult, and to a lesser extent pediatric, therapeutic endoscopy. The OTSC…
31Variceal endoscopic hemostasis Patrick McKiernan, Lauren Johanson, and Mike Thomson KEY POINTS Currently, a three‐grade classification system is used in the UK and Europe, and has been shown to have…
26Endoscopic management of caustic ingestion Erasmo Miele and Samy Cadranel KEY POINTS Mucosal injury begins within minutes of caustic ingestion. Alkali ingestion has a greater risk of transmural damage. Endoscopy…
