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View article: Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children in Canada: a Delphi consensus project
Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children in Canada: a Delphi consensus project Open
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: Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children in Canada: a Delphi consensus project
Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children in Canada: a Delphi consensus project Open
Background Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus that effects both pediatrics and adult patients in Canada and is increasing in prevalence. No Canadian focused best practice recommendations curre…
View article: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Cholangitis: An International Multicenter Prospective Study
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Cholangitis: An International Multicenter Prospective Study Open
View article: The potential utility of CHATGPT4.0 as an AI assistant in the education and management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus
The potential utility of CHATGPT4.0 as an AI assistant in the education and management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus Open
Summary Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) has emerged as a new technology for physicians and patients to obtain medical information. Our aim was to assess the ability of ChatGPT 4.0 to deliver high-quality information in re…
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: A47 VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION TRAINING IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY: A COCHRANE REVIEW
A47 VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION TRAINING IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY: A COCHRANE REVIEW Open
Background Training with virtual reality (VR) simulation is increasingly used for health professions training to allow novices to practice in a learner-centered, risk-free environment. This review was performed to evaluate the effectivenes…
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: Adverse events, success, and tolerability of biliary endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with conscious sedation vs anaesthesia: a multi-centre prospective study
Adverse events, success, and tolerability of biliary endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with conscious sedation vs anaesthesia: a multi-centre prospective study Open
Background and Aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is performed using anaesthesia or conscious sedation, though the effectiveness, adverse events (AEs), and tolerability of each approach remain unclear. Thus, we comp…
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: International Validation of a Novel PEACE Scale to Improve the Quality of Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Inspection During Endoscopy
International Validation of a Novel PEACE Scale to Improve the Quality of Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Inspection During Endoscopy Open
INTRODUCTION: The performance of a high quality esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is dependent on the mucosal cleanliness. Recently, the Polprep: Effective Assessment of Cleanliness in EGD (PEACE) scale was created to assess the degree of m…
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: Drain and Treat: A Rubber Dam Technique for Acute Periapical Abscess
Drain and Treat: A Rubber Dam Technique for Acute Periapical Abscess Open
Patients often report to the dental hospital with a complaint of toothache with extraoral swelling. Worried patients visit the dentist with a lot of apprehension. Acute dental infections with intraoral and extraoral swellings can be emerge…
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: Measuring the Quality and Safety of Upper Endoscopy in Patients Taking Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists
Measuring the Quality and Safety of Upper Endoscopy in Patients Taking Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists Open
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: A126 IMPACT OF TIME OF DAY ON PROCEDURAL OUTCOMES IN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP): ANALYSIS FROM A TERTIARY REFERRAL CENTER
A126 IMPACT OF TIME OF DAY ON PROCEDURAL OUTCOMES IN ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP): ANALYSIS FROM A TERTIARY REFERRAL CENTER Open
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an established diagnostic and therapeutic tool for hepatobiliary disease. Given its technical demands, it remains one of the highest-risk endoscopic procedures. Addressing…
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…