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Daily reporting on endoscopy, clinical evidence, and practice-changing advances in gastroenterology.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still...
EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction in 2026: Where It Fits Between Stenting and Surgery
A practical clinician update on EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for malignant gastric outlet obstruction, including when it outperforms enteral stenting, when surgery...
AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
A clinician-focused review of CADe, AI quality-control systems, and the quality indicators that still define a good colonoscopy in 2026.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
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AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
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IBS-D Biomarkers in 2026: Positive Diagnosis, Fecal Calprotectin, and When Colonoscopy Still Matters
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Chronic Hepatitis B in 2026: EASL 2025, Functional Cure, and What Still Belongs in Practice
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The 2026 Frontiers: Robotic Endoscopy and Cryoballoon Efficacy
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EUS-Guided Drainage of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections in 2026: When To Drain, When To Wait, and When Percutaneous Still Matters
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still reasonable, and what current guidelines say about clipping and forceps.
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Colorectal Screening vs. Diagnostic Colonoscopy Triage
Clinical Bottom Line Endoscopic Categorization Defining Criteria Core Intent Screening (Preventative) Asymptomatic, average-risk patient (Age ≥ 45). To find and
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Propofol Half-Life and Post-Sedation Neurocognition (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Pharmacological Agent Context-Sensitive Half Time Discharge Implication Propofol < 10 minutes. Immediate physical awakening, but subtle neurocognitive
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Aspiration Risk and NPO Guidelines for Deep Sedation
Clinical Bottom Line Dietary Content Required Fasting Duration (ASA) Gastric Emptying Physiology Clear Liquids (Water, Apple Juice) 2 Hours prior
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Post-Procedural Positioning for Flatus and Comfort
Clinical Bottom Line Insufflation Gas Absorption Rate Positioning Requirement Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorbed 160x faster than room air into the
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Avoiding Split-Dose Bowel Prep Failures
Clinical Bottom Line Preparation Element Modern Protocol Standard Failure Implication Split-Dosing (The Rule) 50% taken the evening before; 50% taken
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Caffeine and Vasodilation Post-Sedation
Clinical Bottom Line Dietary Agent Physiological Effect Post-Endoscopy Implication Caffeine (Coffee/Tea) Mild diuretic and systemic stimulant. Safe after standard procedures;
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Post-Colonoscopy Diet: Recovery From Aggressive Lavage
Clinical Bottom Line Procedural Status Immediate Post-Op Diet Delayed Restrictions Diagnostic (No Polyps Removed) Return to normal diet immediately upon
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Cardiopulmonary Complications During Endoscopy
Clinical Bottom Line Complication Pathophysiology Immediate Countermeasure Hypoxia / Apnea Loss of respiratory drive vs. upper airway mechanical obstruction. Jaw
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Transoral Endoscopic Modalities: EGD, EUS, and ERCP
Clinical Bottom Line Transoral Modality Anatomical Pathway Primary Output Standard EGD Esophagus -> Stomach -> D2. Direct visualization of the
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Risk Stratification for Sedated Upper Endoscopy (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Risk Parameter Physiological Vulnerability Clinical Modification ASA Physical Status ≥ III Severe systemic disease (e.g., poor ejection
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Esophageal Perforation: Mechanisms and Endoscopic Salvage
Clinical Bottom Line Perforation Mechanism Risk Factor Salvage Modality Pneumatic Dilation Achalasia treatment (large 30mm+ balloon). High index of suspicion;
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Standard Polypectomy Tooling vs Advanced Resection
Clinical Bottom Line Procedure Class Resection Target Core Instrumentation Cold Snare Polypectomy (CSP) Diminutive/Small polyps (10mm). Submucosal injection needle (lifting