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How a Rock Star’s Bout with Pancreatitis Sparked Interest in Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedure
Travis Barker, the drummer for the pop-punk band Blink-182, had a small polyp removed that resulted in damage to a critical pancreatic drainage tube.
Is the Duodenoscope-Associated Infection Rate Higher Than Previously Thought?
Patient Safety
Researchers in the Netherlands calculated a duodenoscope-associated infection risk significantly higher than the generally accepted range, based on reported infections between 2008 and 2018 in the country.
How Often Should IBD Patients Undergo Colonoscopy?
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Applications
Colorectal cancer patients who had undergone the surveillance procedure within a year of diagnosis had lower mortality rates than those who did not.
Our 10 Most-Read GI Stories From 2023
Preventing Infection
While reprocessing concerns made up the majority of the list, notable FDA warning letters occupy the top two spots.
Why 45 is the New 50 for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Applications
GI endoscopists celebrate updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening to begin at 45.
More From Single-Use Endoscopy
Preventing Infection
Adding procedure volume and reducing delays are some potential advantages of moving reprocessing off-site, but such a move comes with big challenges.
Preventing Infection
Endoscope drying, a key element of patient safety, could benefit from regulation, experts say.
