VideoGIEPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2024.10.008
Laurens P. Janssens MD, Mayank Goyal MBBS, Anil Harrison MD, Ashwariya Ohri MBBS, Yadwinder Singh MBBS, Navtej S. Buttar MD
{"title":"Novel large cinching device for the resection of a large pedunculated gastric polyp","authors":"Laurens P. Janssens MD, Mayank Goyal MBBS, Anil Harrison MD, Ashwariya Ohri MBBS, Yadwinder Singh MBBS, Navtej S. Buttar MD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2024.10.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2024.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 215-216"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143737839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
VideoGIEPub Date : 2025-03-25DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.031
Allison Franz MD , David Liu MD , Cristina Chiodi MD , Garvit Chabra MD , Peter V. Draganov MD , Nanlong Liu MD
{"title":"Tip palpation of the intraduodenal biliary segment for needle-knife fistulotomy","authors":"Allison Franz MD , David Liu MD , Cristina Chiodi MD , Garvit Chabra MD , Peter V. Draganov MD , Nanlong Liu MD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aims</h3><div>Needle-knife access fistulotomy (NKF) involves using a needle-knife to cut into the intraduodenal segment of the bile duct, thereby avoiding the papilla. Previous studies suggest this procedure decreases the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis and increases successful biliary cannulation compared with conventional methods. In this case series, we introduce an advanced endoscopic technique aimed at aiding endoscopists with successful NKF and broadening use of this procedure.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Here we describe a technique in which we use the sphincterotome and needle-knife to palpate the intraduodenal biliary segment before needle-knife instrumentation. Careful dissection is then performed along this axis before achieving biliary cannulation with the sphincterotome and guidewire.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All videos shown led to successful biliary cannulation with next-day discharges from the hospital and clinical success with biliary decompression.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Previous palpation for the bile duct may aid endoscopists with NKF. This may lead to wider adoption of NKF. Further prospective research is needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 8","pages":"Pages 434-438"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endosonographically confirmed type III choledochal cyst managed with endoscopic needle-knife division","authors":"Amirah Etchegaray MD, BBiomedSc , Sanjivan Mudaliar MD, BSc, FRACP , Benedict Devereaux MBBS, MPhil, FRACP, FACG, FGESA","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aims</h3><div>Type III choledochal cysts consist of a cystic dilatation of the intraduodenal portion of the common bile duct and represent the rarest subtype, with a low risk of malignancy. Traditionally, choledochoceles are treated with surgical resection or endoscopic choledochal cyst fenestration with cannulation of the cyst via the native papilla and marsupialization using a sphincterotome. We describe a novel approach to management of a type IIIA choledochal cyst with endoscopic needle-knife division and marsupialization of a type IIIA choledochal cyst.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A 19-year-old male nonsmoker with a 5-year history of intermittent, colicky epigastric pain was referred to our tertiary center for management of a large (69 × 53 × 89 mm) type IIIA choledochal cyst confirmed on MRCP. Duodenoscopy revealed a large pendulous mass, with significant medial displacement of the duodenum and intermittent gastric outlet obstruction, that prevented clear visualization of the distally located papilla. After careful multidisciplinary team discussion, it was decided that endoscopic needle-knife division and marsupialization would be undertaken to reduce biliary stasis and the chance of further ductal stone formation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Needle-knife division was performed using a freehand technique using ENDO CUT I (30 W, 3d 3i). To decompress the cyst, a large incision was made from the inferior to superior position on the luminal aspect of the cyst. Further incisions were made to marsupialize the cyst cavity and allow complete drainage of the cystic content into the duodenum. The patient tolerated the procedure well, with no bleeding postprocedure. Serial imaging demonstrated complete resolution of the large choledochal cyst, with no adverse events at last follow-up (12 months after the procedure).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Endoscopic needle-knife division and marsupialization is an effective novel approach for the treatment of symptomatic choledochoceles; however, more data are required to evaluate the long-term safety of this approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 8","pages":"Pages 406-409"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tip-fixing underwater endoscopic mucosal resection without submucosal injection for a laterally spreading colon polyp","authors":"Koichi Okamoto MD, PhD, Tomoyuki Kawaguchi MD, PhD, Kaizo Kagemoto MD, PhD, Yoshifumi Kida MD, PhD, Yasuhiro Mitsui MD, PhD, Masahiro Sogabe MD, PhD, Yasushi Sato MD, PhD, Tetsuji Takayama MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aims</h3><div>Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has become a popular endoscopic resection method for intermediate-to-large colorectal polyps. However, the snare tip can sometimes slip when opening or closing the snare, resulting in increased risk of piecemeal resection. To address this issue, we report our technique of tip-fixing underwater EMR without submucosal injection for a laterally spreading colon polyp.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Degassed water was infused using a mechanical water pump to completely fill the lumen. By projecting the tip of the snare by 2 mm, a mucosal incision was made on the oral side of the lesion using a cutting current. The snare was positioned appropriately around the lesion. After the lesion was captured, resection was performed using electrocautery.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Complete en bloc resection was achieved with no adverse events, and the mucosal defect was completely closed using clips. Pathological findings indicated a low-grade tubulovillous adenoma with negative margins.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>In previous tip-in EMR studies, a spot-shaped mucosal incision was created at the oral normal mucosa with prior submucosal injections using the snare tip to fix the snare. However, submucosal injection was not required in our technique of tip-fixing underwater EMR. Essentially, intraluminal water serves as a heat sink which, when combined with a relatively thicker wall resulting from the relaxation of mucosal tension by removing intraluminal air, may protect against thermal injury of the deeper colonic wall even while making a precut with the snare tip. However, excessive snare exposure, overapplication of cautery, or deep snare driving could cause perforation, especially in thin-walled areas such as the right-sided colon or small intestine.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 8","pages":"Pages 425-427"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
VideoGIEPub Date : 2025-03-22DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.027
Gianenrico Rizzatti PhD, Giulia Tripodi MD, Sara Sofia De Lucia MD, Antonio Pellegrino MD, Ivo Boskoski PhD, Alberto Larghi PhD, Cristiano Spada PhD
{"title":"Artificial intelligence system for EUS navigation and anatomical landmark recognition","authors":"Gianenrico Rizzatti PhD, Giulia Tripodi MD, Sara Sofia De Lucia MD, Antonio Pellegrino MD, Ivo Boskoski PhD, Alberto Larghi PhD, Cristiano Spada PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aims</h3><div>The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been introduced in several medical fields with promising results, including endoscopy. In the field of EUS, studies using AI are still limited and have mostly focused on the identification and characterization of pancreatic masses. Recently, AI systems based on deep learning have been developed to identify anatomical landmarks during diagnostic EUS.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The Endoangel system (Wuhan ENDOANGEL Medical Technology, Wuhan, China), built using deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs), is able to provide navigation hints and identify anatomical landmarks in real time during diagnostic EUS. The system was trained with more than 550 EUS procedures and uses a DCNN that processes images through multiple layers by extracting features, introducing nonlinearity, reducing complexity, and making predictions via fully connected layers.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The AI EUS system was tested in 3 patients undergoing diagnostic EUS. In each case, the correct recognition of anatomical landmarks by the AI EUS system was judged by a single expert performing the EUS examination. The system did not recognize pathologic alterations such as pancreatic masses or cystic lesions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The AI EUS DCNN-based system is able to correctly identify EUS anatomical landmarks. In the near future, this system might play an important role in EUS training and quality control. In addition, many other features might progressively be added, with the next ideal step being the identification of pathologic alterations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 7","pages":"Pages 358-363"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144364695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
VideoGIEPub Date : 2025-03-22DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.028
Hyun Jae Kim MD , Douglas Motomura MD , Eric C.S. Lam MD, MSc , Neal Shahidi MD, PhD
{"title":"Identifying the impossible: piecemeal cold snare resection perforation","authors":"Hyun Jae Kim MD , Douglas Motomura MD , Eric C.S. Lam MD, MSc , Neal Shahidi MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vgie.2025.03.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Aim</h3><div>Piecemeal cold snare resection (CSR) is an increasingly adopted technique for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps because of its favorable safety profile. Although adverse events are rare, perforation after CSR has been reported infrequently. We present a video case of intraprocedural perforation during piecemeal CSR.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A 63-year-old woman with quiescent colonic Crohn disease underwent dysplasia surveillance, revealing multiple flat polyps, including 2 adjacent large 0-IIA transverse colon polyps. Piecemeal CSR was performed using chromoinjectate and a 10-mm cold snare. Careful inspection of the resection base with submucosal chromoendoscopy revealed a type IV deep mural injury, despite the absence of electrocautery. The defect was closed using through-the-scope clips. The patient was observed and discharged with antibiotics, with no delayed adverse events at follow-up. Histopathology confirmed sessile serrated lesions without dysplasia.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This case demonstrates that perforation, although rare, can occur during CSR. Endoscopists should perform meticulous resection base assessments, as the absence of cautery may obscure signs of deep mural injury.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55855,"journal":{"name":"VideoGIE","volume":"10 8","pages":"Pages 422-424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144633549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}