Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Gastroparesis

G&H Can you please provide a brief overview of gastroparesis? RL Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach empties in a slower manner than […]

Approaches to ERCP in Patients With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Anatomy

G&H Why are alternative approaches to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography needed for patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass anatomy? TB Patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass […]

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Obesity Management

G&H Which endoscopic interventions are available to help manage obesity? RS Several endoscopic interventions have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy Vs Duodenal Stenting for the Palliation of Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction

G&H What methods are available to palliate patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction? MK Surgical gastrojejunostomy, duodenal stenting, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided gastroenterostomy are the […]

Endoscopic Management of Gallbladder Disease

G&H What are the main types of gallbladder disease, and how have they traditionally been managed? SI Benign gallbladder conditions such as gallstones, inflammation (cholecystitis), […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Fiducial Placement for Gastrointestinal Malignancies

G&H What are fiducial markers, and why are they used? JH Fiducials are metallic or liquid radiopaque markers that are inserted near or into a […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Biliary Drainage for Palliation of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice

G&H What treatment modalities are currently available for palliation of malignant obstructive jaundice? SV There are 4 main modalities for establishing biliary drainage for palliation of […]

Hemostatic Spray for the Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

G&H What treatment modalities have traditionally been available for endoscopic hemostasis of gastrointestinal bleeding? JS The main endoscopic treatment modalities that have traditionally been used […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Liver Biopsy

G&H What are the indications for a liver biopsy? DD The most common indications for parenchymal liver biopsy are for an assessment of acute or […]

A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Pancreatitis Following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

G&H How often does pancreatitis develop following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography? TG Approximately 3% to 5% of patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) develop pancreatitis following […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Ablation of Pancreatic Cysts

G&H How prevalent are pancreatic cysts, and how are they typically diagnosed? WB Approximately 2% of adults in the United States have cysts in the pancreas. […]

Cold Snare Resection of Large Duodenal and Colonic Polyps

G&H What defines a large polyp, and how are such polyps typically managed? CP A large polyp can be defined simply by size, commonly at […]

A Review of Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis

Abstract: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure employed in the management of disorders of the biliary system. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is […]

The Appropriate Use and Techniques of Tattooing in the Colon

G&H What are the reasons for endoscopically tattooing the colon? DR Colon tattoos are used to mark lesions for subsequent surgical resection or for later […]

Recent Advances in Third-Space Endoscopy

Abstract: The capabilities of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy have significantly increased over the past several decades. Improvements in devices and techniques have eased the transfer of […]

Endoscopic Management of Incidentally Identified Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

G&H How common are gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and how often are they identified incidentally? MW Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are quite common and include a […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Coil and Glue Injection for Gastric Variceal Bleeding

G&H How common is variceal bleeding in patients with gastric varices? KB There are approximately 7000 cases of gastric variceal bleeding per year. The prevalence […]

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Vs Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colon Polyps

G&H What endoscopic techniques are currently available for the removal of colon polyps? PD Currently, the main endoscopic techniques that are available for the removal […]

Training in Advanced Endoscopy

G&H How has endoscopic training changed over the years? SW Endoscopy has traditionally been taught using the apprenticeship model, wherein trainees develop the required skills […]

The Past, Present, and Future of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

G&H How has endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography evolved since its development? RK Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was initially developed in 1968 as a diagnostic tool. Patients would […]