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The Modern Journal for GI Innovation
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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Endoscopy Sedation in 2026: Propofol, Capnography, and When Anesthesia Support Is the Safer Plan
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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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The 2026 Frontiers: Robotic Endoscopy and Cryoballoon Efficacy
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Standardized Endoscopic Reporting: The MST Taxonomy
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Couinaud Classification of Liver Segments: 2026 Clinical Reference
Clinical Bottom Line Segment Anatomical Location Clinical Relevance I Caudate Lobe Drains directly into IVC; autonomous from main hepatic veins.
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High-Yield Endoscopic Images for GI Boards
Clinical Bottom Line Classic Endoscopic Finding Visual Hallmark Definitive Diagnosis Feline Esophagus / Trachealization Distinct, stacked, corrugated rings running down
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The Gastroscholar Case Repository: Peer Case Review
Clinical Bottom Line Digital Modality Endoscopic Case Focus Educational Impact Unedited Video Streams Demonstrating exactly how to recover from an
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Chromoendoscopy vs. Blind Biopsy in IBD Surveillance
Clinical Bottom Line IBD Cancer Screening Strategy Technique Specification Target Yield Random Quadrant Biopsies 32+ blind biopsies taken every 10cm.
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Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Endoscopy Practice Audits
Clinical Bottom Line Quality Metric Audited Acceptable Benchmark Clinical Rationale Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR) ≥ 25% across all screening colonoscopies.
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The Hepatology Interface: Variceal Ligation Protocols
Clinical Bottom Line Variceal Bleeding Type Initial Endoscopic Rescue Modality Secondary Salvage Technique Esophageal Varices Endoscopic Band Ligation (EBL). Balloon
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The American Journal of Gastroenterology: High-Impact Clinical Papers
Clinical Bottom Line Journal / Society Primary Scientific Directive Core Readership GIE (Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) Official journal of the ASGE. Interventional
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Proficiency in Cold Snare Polypectomy: Fellow Milestones
Clinical Bottom Line Polypectomy Technique Electrosurgical Input Fellow Competency Marker Cold Forceps Avulsion None. Very high rate of incomplete resection.
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Simulated Endoscopy Training: Virtual Reality Platforms
Clinical Bottom Line Training Platform Fidelity Tier Primary Educational Target Virtual Reality (VR) Simulators Haptic feedback joysticks mirroring scope dials.
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EUS Competency Milestones: Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB)
Clinical Bottom Line Sampling Modality Needle Architecture Histological Yield FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) Standard beveled tip; relies on intense vacuum
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Stone Extraction Baskets: Lithotripsy Mechanics
Clinical Bottom Line Basket Type Wire Memory Clinical Application Standard Nitinol Basket Retains exact shape; does not kink. Sweeping standard