Solution Cushion durationa Cost Viscosity (Pa.s) Comments Normal saline + + 0.0043 Cost-effective and readily available, but dissipates quickly Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose +++ +++ 0.0022 Relatively inexpensive with a durable lift…
Fig. 23.1 The EsophyX® device . (a) The first-generation device; (b) the second-generation device. (Courtesy of EndoGastric Solutions, Inc., Redmond, WA, USA) (a) ©2015 EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. (b) ©2015 EndoGastric…
Fig. 14.1 The left image shows a digital model of the device obstructing the pylorus, and the right image shows intermittent migration that allows chyme to pass at a slower…
Device Device image Characteristics FDA status Reshape Dual Balloon System ReShape Medical, San Clemente, CA Two medical-grade silicone spheres joined by a flexible shaft Each balloon filled with 375–450 ml…
Advanced imaging modality Pros Cons Conventional chromoendoscopy Detailed surface pit pattern Useful for dysplasia detection in IBD Adds time and cost (dyes) Potential risks with vital stains Lack of validated…
Fig. 28.1 Nomenclature of EUS-BD Transmural procedures involve the creation of a neo-fistula and placement of stent between the bile duct and the stomach or the duodenum. In EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomies…
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,…
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…
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…
