Colorectal cancer represents a major cause of mortality in Western countries, and population-based colonoscopy screening is supported by official guidelines. A significant determinant of the cost of colonoscopy screening/surveillance is…
Many different techniques for colon cancer screening are available. The fecal immunochemical test is best for fecal-based screening, although the DNA investigation may be more specific when further developed. Computed…
Cholangioscopy, endosonography, and confocal microscopy represent important technologies that expand biliary imaging beyond a level previously realized by noninvasive modalities (ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) and endoscopic retrograde…
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-fine needle aspiration remains the gold standard for diagnosing pancreatic malignancy. However, in a subset of patients, limitations remain in regards to image quality and diagnostic yield of…
Barrett’s esophagus has been a focus of confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) research. There are two CLE systems available, one probe-based and the other with a microscope embedded in the tip…
The incidence of Barrett’s-related adenocarcinoma of the esophagus continues to increase at an alarming rate. Studies to date show great promise for optical coherence tomography (OCT) in screening, surveillance, and…
The key to detection and treatment of early neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is thorough and careful inspection of the Barrett’s segment. The greatest role for red flag techniques is…
Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, Editor Endoscopy is a visual field. Our ability to effectively manage patients is directly dependent on the image before us. From identifying neoplasia in patients with ulcerative…
Charles J. Lightdale, MD, Consulting Editor Seeing is believing. Most gastrointestinal endoscopists have a predisposition to appreciate the visual aspects of reality, and as endoscopes and cameras have changed from…
Pancreatic stenting for patients with obstructive pain secondary to a malignant pancreatic duct stricture is safe and effective, and should be considered a therapeutic option. Although pancreatic stenting does not…
