Clips and Glues
Span (mm) MRI compatible Rotatable Can be reopened Resolution Clip1 11 Up to 3 Tesla, 2500 Gauss/cm Yes Up to 5 times Resolution 3601 11 Up to 3 Tesla,…
Therapy of Post-Bariatric Surgery Strictures, Leaks, and Fistulas
Fig. 15.1 Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS). (a) Commercially available stents. (b) Radiographic image of deployed stents It is important to point out that stent deployment requires suitable anatomy and sometimes…
Management of Weight Regain
Fig. 16.1 The Apollo OverStitch device (Apollo EndoSurgery) Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) Using the OverStitch Device TORe using the OverStitch full-thickness suturing platform has been shown effective at inducing clinically…
Vascular EUS
Fig. 29.1 (a) Identification by EUS of gastric varices. (b) EUS-guided FNA injection of sclerosant into gastric varix Given the risks associated with cyanoacrylate injection, newer techniques have been developed,…
Ablation (RFA) and Anti-Reflux MucoSectomy (ARMS) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Fig. 24.1 Endoscopy after Stretta procedure showing the thermal effect on the lower esophageal tissue. (Images courtesy of Steven Edmundowicz, MD) Corley et al. evaluated patients with both symptoms of…
and Competency in Endoscopic Resection
Fig. 11.1 Two large Paris 0-IIa + IIc colonic lesions were found in the same person. High-definition white-light (a) and NBI (b) images are shown of the lesion in the cecum. White-light…
Myotomy for Zenker’s Diverticulum (Z-POEM)
Fig. 20.1 Fluoroscopic image of a Zenkerʼs diverticulum; asterisk, diverticular pouch; arrow, esophageal lumen Treatment The goal of the treatment of ZD is a cricopharyngeus muscle myotomy that may be…
Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Complete history and physical examination, nutrition evaluation Routine labs Special labs Causes and obesity-related comorbidities, weight, BMI, weight loss history, commitment. Complete blood count, coagulation profile. Fasting blood glucose, lipid…
of Endoscopic Anti-Reflux Therapies: Lessons Learned
Equipment/device Pros Cons Adverse events Current status Injectable implants Enteryx Gatekeeper Plexiglas Short-term efficacy + Serious adverse events (including death) Dysphagia, chest pain, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, perforation, severe bleeding leading…
EUS: Pancreas
Fig. 27.1 Steps of EUS-guided PFC drainage and necrosectomy. (a) Needle puncture; (b) Track dilation with 6F cystotome. (c) CRE Balloon dilation till 8 mm; (d) Deployment of Nagi stent distal…
