In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many jurisdictions and gastroenterological societies around the world have suspended nonurgent endoscopy. Subject to country-specific variability, it is projected that with current mitigation measures in place, the peak incidence of active COVID-19 infections may be delayed by over 6 months. Although this aims to prevent the…
Fully covered self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) are laser-cut (L) or braided (B); however, it remains unclear which approach is more effective for distal malignant biliary…
A 37-year-old man with cryptogenic cirrhosis and portal hypertension presented for revision of a chronically occluded transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to manage recurrent esophageal…
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformative implications to the practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy. The aims of this study were to understand the…
Drs Bashar J. Qumseya, Swati Pawa, Richard S. Kwon, and Douglas S. Fishman discuss their article, “American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline …
Covered self-expandable metallic stents have longer patency than uncovered self-expandable metallic stents for unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction because of the prevention of tumor ingrowth,…
Dr Bing-Rong Liu discusses his article, “Top tips for endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (with video)” from the April issue.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1…
Post written by Biswa Ranjan Patra, MD, DM, from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India. Refractory tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) are difficult to treat,…
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is pleased to present the GIE Audio and Podcasts program. Users can listen to podcasts on their computer or mp3 player by clicking…
Drs Bashar J. Qumseya, Sherif E. Elhanafi, and Mohammad A. Al-Haddad discuss their article, “American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on end…
Post written by Guiqi Wang, MD, from the Department of Endoscopy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and…
