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View article: Surgical and endoscopic interventions in the management of idiopathic achalasia
Surgical and endoscopic interventions in the management of idiopathic achalasia Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of endoscopic and surgical interventions for idiopathic achalasia, including pneumatic dilation, laparoscopic Heller m…
View article: Factors affecting technical success of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic outcomes in patients with surgically altered foregut anatomy: a retrospective study
Factors affecting technical success of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic outcomes in patients with surgically altered foregut anatomy: a retrospective study Open
Introduction Patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pose challenges due to anatomical distortions. Various patient and endoscopic factors, such as sex and …
View article: A45 EXPLORING COST AND VALIDITY OF NOVEL COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL (SELF-ASSEMBLED) SIMULATORS IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY TRAINING: A SCOPING REVIEW
A45 EXPLORING COST AND VALIDITY OF NOVEL COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL (SELF-ASSEMBLED) SIMULATORS IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY TRAINING: A SCOPING REVIEW Open
Background Simulation-based training improves trainee learning curves and minimizes patient risk. However, not all endoscopic procedures have commercially available simulation models. Further, costs and location may limit trainee access to…
View article: A39 IMPACT OF AN ENDOSCOPIC OPTICAL DIAGNOSIS COURSE ON GASTROINTESTINAL NEOPLASM CHARACTERIZATION SKILLS AMONG TRAINEE ENDOSCOPISTS
A39 IMPACT OF AN ENDOSCOPIC OPTICAL DIAGNOSIS COURSE ON GASTROINTESTINAL NEOPLASM CHARACTERIZATION SKILLS AMONG TRAINEE ENDOSCOPISTS Open
Background Real-time endoscopic optical diagnosis involves detailed visualization of the digestive mucosal and microvascular pattern, allowing for prediction of histology. This is advantageous as it can guide endoscopic resection decisions…
View article: A102 NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE ON A NOVEL PHYSICAL-COMPUTER COLONOSCOPY SIMULATOR
A102 NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE ON A NOVEL PHYSICAL-COMPUTER COLONOSCOPY SIMULATOR Open
Background Simulation-based training mitigates safety risks for patients in the early stages of endoscopic training. The MIKOTO colonoscopy simulator is a hybrid physical-computer model that assesses forces applied during simulated procedu…
View article: A240 SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR ERCP OUTCOMES: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
A240 SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR ERCP OUTCOMES: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Open
Background Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has one of the highest adverse event rates among endoscopic procedures, close to 10%, including pancreatitis, bleeding, and perforation. To minimize complications and improve…
View article: A114 INTERRATER RELIABILITY BETWEEN ENDOSCOPISTS USING LOW-COST SIMULATED POLYPS
A114 INTERRATER RELIABILITY BETWEEN ENDOSCOPISTS USING LOW-COST SIMULATED POLYPS Open
Background The identification and removal of polyps are essential skills as they remove premalignant lesions found ad hoc during colonoscopy. Simulation training helps with trainee learning curves and help train novices in polyp identifica…
View article: A81 GASTROINTESTINAL ADVERSE EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) AGONISTS IN OVERWEIGHT PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
A81 GASTROINTESTINAL ADVERSE EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) AGONISTS IN OVERWEIGHT PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
Background Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are widely prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes and have recently gained attention for their potential in promoting weight loss in obese patients. The off-label use of certain GLP-1 ag…
View article: A101 SCALES EVALUATING THE CLEANLINESS AND MUCOSAL VISIBILITY OF THE UPPER GI TRACT: A SCOPING REVIEW
A101 SCALES EVALUATING THE CLEANLINESS AND MUCOSAL VISIBILITY OF THE UPPER GI TRACT: A SCOPING REVIEW Open
Background Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) requires clear mucosal visualization for detecting lesions in the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract. Historically, studies have evaluated UGI cleanliness using non-validated scales. The validati…
View article: On-site ERCP availability and cholangitis outcomes: Retrospective cohort study
On-site ERCP availability and cholangitis outcomes: Retrospective cohort study Open
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is important in acute cholangitis (AC) management but is not available at all hospitals. The association between on-site ERCP availability and cholangitis outcomes is unknown. We includ…
View article: Validity evidence for endoscopic ultrasound competency assessment tools: Systematic review
Validity evidence for endoscopic ultrasound competency assessment tools: Systematic review Open
Background and study aims Competent endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) performance requires a combination of technical, cognitive, and non-technical skills. Direct observation assessment tools can be employed to enhance learning and ascertain cli…
View article: Defining Standards for Fluoroscopy in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy using a Delphi Methodology
Defining Standards for Fluoroscopy in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy using a Delphi Methodology Open
Background and Study Aims The use of fluoroscopy in gastrointestinal endoscopy is an essential aid in advanced endoscopic interventions. However, it also raises concerns about radiation exposure. This study aimed to develop consensus-based…
View article: Defining standards for fluoroscopy in gastrointestinal endoscopy using Delphi methodology
Defining standards for fluoroscopy in gastrointestinal endoscopy using Delphi methodology Open
Background and study aims Use of fluoroscopy in gastrointestinal endoscopy is an essential aid in advanced endoscopic interventions. However, it also raises concerns about radiation exposure. This study aimed to develop consensus-based sta…
View article: Outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography performed in the AM versus PM: does procedural timing matter?
Outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography performed in the AM versus PM: does procedural timing matter? Open
Background ERCP is a technically demanding procedure that carries a high cumulative adverse event (AE) rate of >10%. Identifying risk factors for adverse events is paramount. Procedure timing, as a surrogate for endoscopist fatigue, has…
View article: A105 PILOT STUDY ON THE ACCURACY OF CHATGPT IN ARTICLE SCREENING FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
A105 PILOT STUDY ON THE ACCURACY OF CHATGPT IN ARTICLE SCREENING FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY Open
Background Systematic reviews synthesize extant research to answer a research question in a way that minimizes bias. After articles for potential inclusion are identified by sensitive searches, screening requires human expert review, which…
View article: A115 EVALUATING THE CONTENT AND FACE VALIDITY OF LOW-COST GEL POLYPS FOR POLYPECTOMY SKILLS TRAINING IN NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS
A115 EVALUATING THE CONTENT AND FACE VALIDITY OF LOW-COST GEL POLYPS FOR POLYPECTOMY SKILLS TRAINING IN NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS Open
Background Polypectomy is an essential endoscopic skill involving the removal of potentially premalignant lesions during colonoscopy. The ad hoc nature of polyp encounters is a significant barrier to polypectomy training, as this limits th…
View article: A78 VALIDITY EVIDENCE FOR OBSERVATIONAL EUS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
A78 VALIDITY EVIDENCE FOR OBSERVATIONAL EUS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Open
Background Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) encompasses a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require technical, cognitive, and non-technical skills. The implementation of competency-based frameworks in endoscopic education has …
View article: A143 PATIENT POSITION AND ENDOSCOPIC CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) TECHNICAL SUCCESS AMONG PATIENTS WITH SURGICALLY ALTERED FOREGUT ANATOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS
A143 PATIENT POSITION AND ENDOSCOPIC CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) TECHNICAL SUCCESS AMONG PATIENTS WITH SURGICALLY ALTERED FOREGUT ANATOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS Open
Background Patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pose challenges due to anatomical distortions. Factors such as patient positioning, endoscopist experienc…
View article: A116 PREVALENCE OF EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AMONG ORIGINAL RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN HIGH IMPACT GASTROENTEROLOGY-FOCUSED JOURNALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
A116 PREVALENCE OF EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP AMONG ORIGINAL RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN HIGH IMPACT GASTROENTEROLOGY-FOCUSED JOURNALS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS Open
Background Editorial board members, as experts in their field, often publish relevant research in journals on which they serve. This combined role of “editor-as-author” may be a source for conflict of interest in the peer review process. I…
View article: A131 OUTCOMES AND COMPLICATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC ERCP IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
A131 OUTCOMES AND COMPLICATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC ERCP IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS Open
Background Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a vital procedure for hepatobiliary disease management. Though it boasts high overall success rates, the impact of patient age on outcomes remains uncertain, especially am…
View article: Patient and Public Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research—A Scoping Review
Patient and Public Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research—A Scoping Review Open
Background Interest in patient and public involvement in research has grown. Medical, health, and social care research has demonstrated several benefits of patient and public engagement, such as empowering user input and reducing attrition…
View article: Unified Magnifying Endoscopic Classification (UMEC) of Gastrointestinal Lesions: A North American Validation Study
Unified Magnifying Endoscopic Classification (UMEC) of Gastrointestinal Lesions: A North American Validation Study Open
Background and study aim Magnifying endoscopy enables the diagnosis of advanced neoplasia throughout the gastrointestinal tract. The unified magnifying endoscopic classification (UMEC) framework unifies optical diagnosis criteria in the es…
View article: Interobserver Reliability of the Paris Classification for Superficial Gastrointestinal Tract Neoplasms: A Systematic Review
Interobserver Reliability of the Paris Classification for Superficial Gastrointestinal Tract Neoplasms: A Systematic Review Open
Background and study aims The Paris classification characterizes the morphology of superficial gastrointestinal tract neoplasms. This system has been shown to predict the risk of submucosal invasion in certain subtypes of lesions. There is…
View article: 554 Mucosal inflammation of the colon and terminal ileum in peoplewith cystic fibrosis is mild and not associated with abdominal pain or presence of polyps
554 Mucosal inflammation of the colon and terminal ileum in peoplewith cystic fibrosis is mild and not associated with abdominal pain or presence of polyps Open
View article: 250. ASSOCIATION OF SLING-FIBER PRESERVATION POEM AND POST-POEM GERD SYMPTOMS: A NORTH AMERICAN SINGLE-CENTER RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
250. ASSOCIATION OF SLING-FIBER PRESERVATION POEM AND POST-POEM GERD SYMPTOMS: A NORTH AMERICAN SINGLE-CENTER RETROSPECTIVE STUDY Open
Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is standard treatment for achalasia. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after POEM has been a limiting factor with this procedure. Preservation of the sling fiber during POEM was reported to…
View article: How to make cost-effective polyp simulators for high-fidelity simulation-based training in postpolypectomy bleeding management and EMR
How to make cost-effective polyp simulators for high-fidelity simulation-based training in postpolypectomy bleeding management and EMR Open
Video 1Demonstration of manufacturing instructions and features of the postpolypectomy bleeding and conventional and underwater EMR simulators.
View article: Performance of natural language processing in identifying adenomas from colonoscopy reports: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Performance of natural language processing in identifying adenomas from colonoscopy reports: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and AimsThe adenoma detection rate is a key quality metric for colonoscopy and is inversely related to the post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer rate. Natural language processing can be used to automate the generation of such quali…
View article: Video-based interventions to improve self-assessment accuracy among physicians: A systematic review
Video-based interventions to improve self-assessment accuracy among physicians: A systematic review Open
Purpose Self-assessment of a physician’s performance in both procedure and non-procedural activities can be used to identify their deficiencies to allow for appropriate corrective measures. Physicians are inaccurate in their self-assessmen…
View article: A119 DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF LOW-COST GEL POLYPS FOR POLYPECTOMY SKILLS TRAINING IN NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS
A119 DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF LOW-COST GEL POLYPS FOR POLYPECTOMY SKILLS TRAINING IN NOVICE ENDOSCOPISTS Open
Background Polypectomy is an essential skill for endoscopists to acquire. As polyps are encountered ad hoc during colonoscopies, exposure to polypectomy in clinical training may vary. There is a need to deliver a curriculum that standardiz…
View article: A115 THE PERFORMANCE OF NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING IN INTERPRETING COLONOSCOPY REPORTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
A115 THE PERFORMANCE OF NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING IN INTERPRETING COLONOSCOPY REPORTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
Background Screening colonoscopy is integral in the effort to identify and remove potentially cancerous lesions. Important quality indicators include the adenoma detection rate and more recently, the sessile/serrated adenoma detection rate…