Clinical Endoscopy

Role of endoscopy in eosinophilic esophagitis: Eun-Jin Yang, Kee Wook Jung; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):1-9. Published online July 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.023

Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated disease involving inflammation of the esophagus. Endoscopy is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of EoE and shows typical findings, including esophageal edema, rings, exudates, furrows, and stenosis. However, studies involving pediatric and adult patients with EoE suggest that even a normally appearing esophagus can be diagnosed as EoE by endoscopic biopsy. Therefore, in patients with suspected EoE, biopsy samples should be obtained from the esophagus regardless of endoscopic appearance. Moreover, follow-up endoscopies with biopsy after therapy initiation are usually recommended to assess response. Although previous reports of endoscopic ultrasonography findings in patients with EoE have shown diffuse thickening of the esophageal wall, including lamina propria, submucosa, and muscularis propria, its role in EoE remains uncertain and requires further investigation. Endoscopic dilation or bougienage is a safe and effective procedure that can be used in combination with medical and/or dietary elimination therapy in patients with esophageal stricture for the management of dysphagia and to prevent its recurrence.

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Intragastric botulinum toxin injection for weight loss: current trends, shortcomings and future perspective: Erfan Arabpour, Hadi Golmoradi, Parya Mozafari Komesh Tape, Amir Sadeghi, Mohammad Abdehagh, Pardis Ketabi Moghadam, Mohammad Reza Zali; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):10-24. Published online November 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.153

Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: The administration of botulinum toxin A (BTA) into the gastric wall has emerged as a novel endoscopic bariatric procedure. Although over 20 years have elapsed since the initial human trial of intragastric BTA injection, considerable debate remains surrounding the safety, efficacy, and procedural instructions of this approach. The current literature exhibits discrepancies in the methodologies employed across studies, including differences in the dosage of BTA administered, injection site, number and depth of injections, post-procedural dietary modifications, and follow-up duration. This study reviewed the state-of-the-art use of BTA for weight loss and focused on the clinical evidence of the therapeutic applications of BTA for obesity. Studies with consistent outcome measures and methodologies are necessary to thoroughly assess the potential effects of BTA on weight management.

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Alteration in gut microbiota after colonoscopy: proposed mechanisms and the role of probiotic interventions: Hyeong Ho Jo, Moon Young Lee, Se Eun Ha, Dong Han Yeom, Yong Sung Kim; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):25-39. Published online September 2, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.147

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Colonoscopy, a widely used procedure for diagnosing and treating colonic diseases, induces transient gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. This review comprehensively examines the evidence on alterations in the gut microbiota following colonoscopy and their possible mechanisms. Factors such as rapid colonic evacuation, increased osmolality, and mucus thinning caused by bowel preparation and exposure to oxygen during the procedure contribute to these alterations. Typically, the alterations revert to the baseline within a short time. However, their long-term implications remain unclear, necessitating further investigation. Split-dose bowel preparation and CO2 insufflation during the procedure result in fewer alterations in the gut microbiota. Probiotic administration immediately after colonoscopy shows promise in reducing alterations and gastrointestinal symptoms. However, the widespread use of probiotics remains controversial due to the transient nature of both the symptoms and gut microbial alterations following a colonoscopy. Probiotics may offer greater benefits to individuals with preexisting gastrointestinal symptoms. Thus, probiotic administration may be a viable option for selected patients.

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Efficacy of Fecal Microbial Transplantation for Improving Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Pilot Study for Voluntary Participants in Korea
Jung Won Lee, Nayoung Kim
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology.2024; 84(4): 168. CrossRef

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Endoscopic biliary drainage for distal bile duct obstruction due to pancreatic cancer: Masahiro Itonaga, Masayuki Kitano; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):40-52. Published online September 26, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2023.294

Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: Approximately 60% of pancreatic cancers occur in the pancreatic head and may present as obstructive jaundice due to bile duct invasion. Obstructive jaundice often leads to poor general conditions and acute cholangitis, interfering with surgery and chemotherapy and requiring biliary drainage. The first choice of treatment for biliary drainage is the endoscopic transpapillary approach. In unresectable tumors, self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) are most commonly used and are classified into uncovered and covered SEMSs. Recently, antireflux metal stents and large- or small-diameter SEMSs have become commercially available, and their usefulness has been reported. Plastic stents are infrequently used in patients with resectable biliary obstruction; however, owing to the recent trend in preoperative chemotherapy, SEMSs are frequently used because of the long time to recurrent biliary obstruction. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is often performed in patients who are not eligible for the transpapillary approach, and favorable outcomes have been reported. Different EUS-BD techniques and specialized stents have been developed and can be safely used in high-volume centers. The indications for EUS-BD are expected to further expand in the future.

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Efficacy of endoscopic vacuum therapy in esophageal luminal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis: Ishaan Vohra, Harishankar Gopakumar, Neil R. Sharma, Srinivas R. Puli; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):53-62. Published online October 10, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2023.282

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/Aims: Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC) is a novel technique used to repair esophageal perforation and leaks. Varying data have been reported on the overall success rate of EVAC. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis of the available data on the clinical success rate of EVAC.
Methods
Electronic databases were searched for publications addressing the efficacy of EVAC in esophageal luminal defects. Pooling was conducted using both fixed and random-effects models. The overall clinical success of EVAC therapy was considered the primary outcome, whereas, overall complication rates, need for adjunct therapy, and mortality were considered secondary outcomes.
Results
In total, 366 patients were included in the study. On pooled analysis, the mean age was 66 years with 68.32% of patients being men. Overall pooled clinical success rate of EVAC therapy was 87.95%. Upon subgroup analysis, the pooled clinical success rate of postsurgical anastomotic leak and transmural esophageal perforation were found to be 86.57% and 88.89%, respectively. The all-cause hospital mortality was 14% and 4.2% in patients with esophageal perforation and EVAC, respectively.
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This study demonstrates that EVAC therapy has a high overall clinical success rate, with low mortality. EVAC therapy seems to be a promising procedure with excellent outcomes in patients with luminal esophageal defects.

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One-day low-residue diet is equally effective as the multiple-day low-residue diet in achieving adequate bowel cleansing: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Raeni Dwi Putri, Fiki Amalia, Festy Aldina Utami, Yunisa Pamela, Mas Rizky A.A. Syamsunarno; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):63-76. Published online December 12, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.061

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/Aims: Colonoscopy is widely used as a diagnostic and preventive procedure for colorectal diseases. The most recent guidelines advocate the use of a low-residue diet (LRD) for bowel preparation before colonoscopy. LRD duration varies considerably, with recommended 1-day and multiple-day regimens in clinical practice.
Methods
We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We searched multiple databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and analyzed the outcomes using a fixed-effects model.
Results
Six RCTs with 2,469 subjects were included in this study. The rates of adequate bowel preparation for 1-day and >1-day were 87.2% and 87.1%, respectively. No statistically significant differences were observed between the 1-day and >1-day LRD in adequate bowel preparation (odds ratio [OR], 1.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.76–1.41; p=0.84; I2=0%), polyp detection rate (OR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.76–1.09; p=0.29; I2=16%), adenoma detection rate (OR, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.71–1.08; p=0.21; I2=0%), and withdrawal time (mean difference, –0.01; 95% CI, –0.25 to 0.24; p=0.97; I2=63%).
Conclusions
The efficacy of 1-day and multiple-day LRD is comparable in achieving satisfactory bowel preparation, highlighting their similar impact on the detection of polyps and adenomas during colonoscopy.

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Meaningful progress towards a high-fidelity endoscopic submucosal dissection training simulator model: Gin Hyug Lee, So Young Byun; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):77-79. Published online January 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.323

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Do all antithrombotic agents have a similar impact on small bowel bleeding?: Chung Hyun Tae, Ki-Nam Shim; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):80-81. Published online January 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.313

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Biliary drainage in pancreatic cancer with duodenal invasion: which route is the best?: Tanyaporn Chantarojanasiri, Thawee Ratanachu-Ek; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):82-84. Published online January 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.301

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Factors influencing lateral margin diagnosis challenges in Barrett’s esophageal cancer: a bicenter retrospective study in Japan: Ippei Tanaka, Shuhei Unno, Kazuki Yamamoto, Yoshitaka Nawata, Kimihiro Igarashi, Tomoki Matsuda, Dai Hirasawa; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):85-93. Published online November 11, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.068

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/Aims: We aimed to clarify the clinicopathological characteristics and causes of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma (BEA) with unclear demarcation.
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We reviewed BEA cases between January 2010 and August 2022. The lesions were classified into the following two groups: clear demarcation (CD group) and unclear demarcation (UD group). We compared the clinicopathological findings between the two groups. Furthermore, we measured the length and width of the foveolar structures, as well as the width of marginal crypt epithelium (MCE).
Results
We analyzed data from 68 patients with BEA, including 47 and 21 in the CD and UD groups, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed long-segment Barrett’s esophagus (LSBE) as the sole significant risk factor for BEA (odds ratio, 12.17; 95% confidence interval, 2.84–47.6; p=0.001). Regarding pathological analysis, significant differences were observed in the length and width of the foveolar structure between cancerous and surrounding mucosa in the CD group (p=0.03 and p=0.00, respectively); however, no significant difference was observed in the UD group (p=0.53 and p=0.72, respectively). Nevertheless, the width of MCE in the cancerous area was significantly shorter than that in the surrounding mucosa in both groups (p<0.05, and p<0.05, respectively).
Conclusions
LSBE is a significant risk factor for BEA in the UD group. The width of MCE may be an important factor in the endoscopic diagnosis of BEA.

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Effectiveness of a novel ex vivo training model for gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection training: a prospective observational study conducted at a single center in Japan: Takahito Toba, Tsuyoshi Ishii, Nobuyuki Sato, Akira Nogami, Aya Hojo, Ryo Shimizu, Ai Fujimoto, Takahisa Matsuda; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):94-101. Published online November 4, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.108

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/Aims: The efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early-stage gastric cancer is well established. However, its acquisition is challenging owing to its complexity. In Japan, G-Master is a novel ex vivo gastric ESD training model. The effectiveness of training using G-Master is unknown. This study evaluated the efficacy of gastric ESD training using the G-Master to evaluate trainees’ learning curves and performance.
Methods
Four trainees completed 30 ESD training sessions using the G-Master, and procedure time, resection area, resection completion, en-bloc resection requirement, and perforation occurrence were measured. Resection speed was the primary endpoint, and learning curves were evaluated using the Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) method.
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All trainees completed the resection and en-bloc resection of the lesion without any intraoperative perforations. The learning curves covered three phases: initial growth, plateau, and late growth. The transition from phase 1 to phase 2 required a median of 10 sessions. Each trainee completed 30 training sessions in approximately 4 months.
Conclusions
Gastric ESD training using the G-Master is a simple, fast, and effective method for pre-ESD training in clinical practice. It is recommended that at least 10 training sessions be conducted.

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Effect of antithrombotic therapies on small bowel bleeding: an European multicenter retrospective study: Lucia Scaramella, Stefania Chetcuti Zammit, Reena Sidhu, Maurizio Vecchi, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Nicoletta Nandi, Matilde Topa, Luca Elli; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):102-111. Published online December 2, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.073

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/Aims: Small bowel bleeding (SBB) is the main indication for videocapsule endoscopy (VCE); the diagnostic yield (DY) could be influenced by antithrombotic therapies. We explored the effects of these therapies on SBB.
Methods
Consecutive patients from two centers (Milan, Italy and Sheffield, UK) who underwent VCE between March 2001 and July 2020 were considered. Demographic data, clinical parameters, drug therapy, and technical characteristics of the procedure were collected. VCE findings and DY were evaluated.
Results
In total, 957 patients (1,052 VCEs) underwent VCE for SBB (DY 50.6%, no retention); 27 patients (27 VCEs) received direct oral anticoagulants, 87 (88 VCEs) received other anticoagulants, 115 (135 VCEs) received antiplatelet therapy, 198 (218 VCEs) received monotherapy, and 31 (32 VCEs) received combined therapy. There were no differences in the completion rate, findings, and DYs between each subgroup or between monotherapy and combined therapy. The overt bleeding rate was similar in all groups, even when comparing antithrombotic users versus those not on therapy (p=0.59) or monotherapy versus combined therapy (p=0.34).
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VCE is safe and has a high clinical impact on SBB. Antithrombotic therapies did not affect DY or overt bleeding rate and, consequently, can be considered safe in terms of SBB risk.

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Effectiveness of a novel artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy system for adenoma detection: a prospective, propensity score-matched, non-randomized controlled study in Korea: Jung-Bin Park, Jung Ho Bae; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):112-120. Published online August 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.168

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/Aims: The real-world effectiveness of computer-aided detection (CADe) systems during colonoscopies remains uncertain. We assessed the effectiveness of the novel CADe system, ENdoscopy as AI-powered Device (ENAD), in enhancing the adenoma detection rate (ADR) and other quality indicators in real-world clinical practice.
Methods
We enrolled patients who underwent elective colonoscopies between May 2022 and October 2022 at a tertiary healthcare center. Standard colonoscopy (SC) was compared to ENAD-assisted colonoscopy. Eight experienced endoscopists performed the procedures in randomly assigned CADe- and non-CADe-assisted rooms. The primary outcome was a comparison of ADR between the ENAD and SC groups.
Results
A total of 1,758 sex- and age-matched patients were included and evenly distributed into two groups. The ENAD group had a significantly higher ADR (45.1% vs. 38.8%, p=0.010), higher sessile serrated lesion detection rate (SSLDR) (5.7% vs. 2.5%, p=0.001), higher mean number of adenomas per colonoscopy (APC) (0.78±1.17 vs. 0.61±0.99; incidence risk ratio, 1.27; 95% confidence interval, 1.13–1.42), and longer withdrawal time (9.0±3.4 vs. 8.3±3.1, p<0.001) than the SC group. However, the mean withdrawal times were not significantly different between the two groups in cases where no polyps were detected (6.9±1.7 vs. 6.7±1.7, p=0.058).
Conclusions
ENAD-assisted colonoscopy significantly improved the ADR, APC, and SSLDR in real-world clinical practice, particularly for smaller and nonpolypoid adenomas.

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Polyp Size and Surveillance Colonoscopy: A Phantom Study
Muhammad N Yousaf, Neal Sharma, Michelle L Matteson-Kome, Srinivas Puli, Douglas Nguyen, Matthew L Bechtold
Cureus.2024;[Epub] CrossRef
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Eun Jeong Gong, Chang Seok Bang, Jae Jun Lee
Biomimetics.2024; 9(12): 783. CrossRef

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Potential of 6-mm-diameter fully covered self-expandable metal stents for unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction: a propensity score-matched study: Daiki Yamashige, Susumu Hijioka, Yoshikuni Nagashio, Yuta Maruki, Soma Fukuda, Shin Yagi, Kohei Okamoto, Hidenobu Hara, Yuya Hagiwara, Daiki Agarie, Tetsuro Takasaki, Akihiro Ohba, Shunsuke Kondo, Chigusa Morizane, Hideki Ueno, Miyuki Sone, Yutaka Saito, Takuji Okusaka; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):121-133. Published online July 29, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.044

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/Aims: To date, only thinner-diameter metal stents have been evaluated for unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction (UR-MDBO). This study investigated the outcomes and optimal cohorts for a 6-mm-diameter fully covered self-expandable metal stent (FCSEMS) compared with those for a 10-mm-diameter FCSEMS.
Methods
This single-center retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent initial transpapillary metal stenting for UR-MDBO. Propensity score matching (1:1) analysis was performed.
Results
Of 133/68 patients who underwent 6-mm/10-mm-diameter FCSEMS deployment, 59 in each group were selected. The median time to recurrent biliary obstruction was not significantly different between the groups (p=0.46). In contrast, use of the 6-mm-diameter FCSEMS resulted in a significantly reduced incidence of stent-related adverse events (AEs) (p=0.016), especially cholecystitis (p=0.032), and patients aged <70 years were particularly affected by this significant reduction. Among the patients in the end-stage cohort who were unable to continue chemotherapy after FCSEMS deployment, the free rate of stent-related events, including recurrent biliary obstruction and stent-related AEs, was significantly higher in the 6-mm group (p=0.027).
Conclusions
For UR-MDBO, a 6-mm-diameter FCSEMS can be an optimal and safe option in the younger cohort with a relatively high risk of AEs and in the end-stage cohort requiring safer drainage without interference from stent-related events during times of poor prognosis.

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-guided biliary drainage for distal malignant biliary obstruction due to pancreatic cancer with asymptomatic duodenal invasion: a retrospective, single-center study in Japan: Naminatsu Takahara, Yousuke Nakai, Kensaku Noguchi, Tatsunori Suzuki, Tatsuya Sato, Ryunosuke Hakuta, Kazunaga Ishigaki, Tomotaka Saito, Tsuyoshi Hamada, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):134-143. Published online August 23, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.031

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/Aims: Duodenal invasion (DI) is a risk factor for early recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO) in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-guided biliary drainage (ERCP-BD). Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) may reduce early RBO in cases of asymptomatic DI, even when ERCP is possible.
Methods
We enrolled 56 patients with pancreatic cancer and asymptomatic DI who underwent EUS-HGS (n=25) or ERCP-BD (n=31). Technical and clinical success, early (<3 months) and overall RBO rates, time to RBO (TRBO), and adverse events were compared between the EUS-HGS and ERCP-BD groups. Risk factors for early RBO were also evaluated.
Results
Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups. Both procedures demonstrated 100% technical and clinical success rates, with a similar incidence of adverse events (48% vs. 39%, p=0.59). While the median TRBO was comparable (5.7 vs. 8.8 months, p=0.60), EUS-HGS was associated with a lower incidence of early RBO compared to ERCP-BD (8% vs. 29%, p=0.09). The major causes of early RBO in ERCP-BD were sludge and food impaction, rarely occurring in EUS-HGS. EUS-HGS was potentially reduced early RBO (odds ratio, 0.32; p=0.07).
Conclusions
EUS-HGS can be a viable option for treating pancreatic cancer with asymptomatic DI.

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Delayed gastric emptying and microorganisms in tetrads: Maxine Andrea Garcia, Enrik John Aguila, Ma Regina Dimaculangan, Ian Homer Cua; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):144-146. Published online November 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.137

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Endoscopic removal of a deteriorated fully-covered self-expandable metal stent using an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography guide sheath: Tsuyoshi Suda, Kosuke Satomura, Miyabi Miura, Kiichiro Kaji, Kuniaki Arai, Shuichi Terasaki; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):147-148. Published online November 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.170

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Modified submucosal tunneling by blunt dissection for peroral endoscopic myotomy: Yusuke Hashimoto, Kuniyo Gomi, Bruno De Souza Ribeiro; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):149-152. Published online August 27, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.011

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Comparison of peroral endoscopic myotomy, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, and pneumatic dilation for patients with achalasia: a United States national experience: Dushyant Singh Dahiya, Bhanu Siva Mohan Pinnam, Saurabh Chandan, Hassam Ali, Manesh Kumar Gangwani, Amir Humza Sohail, Dennis Yang, Amit Rastogi; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):153-157. Published online December 24, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.103

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An enigmatic enteroscopic image in a patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Tommaso Pessarelli, Beatrice Marinoni, Anna Maria Ierardi, Gian Eugenio Tontini; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):158-160. Published online September 26, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.138

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Cryotherapy versus radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of post-chemoradiotherapy patients with recurrence of Barrett’s dysplasia: Shiraz Mohammed Khan, Sirsha Kundu, Jade Godfrey, Claudio Buggiotti, Hasan Haboubi; Clin Endosc 2025;58(1):161-162. Published online December 12, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2024.221

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