Clinical evaluation of a single-use duodenoscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Single-use duodenoscopy is one strategy to decrease infectious outbreaks associated with endoscope reuse. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility, preliminary safety and performance of a new single-use duodenoscope in a clinical setting.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 5, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: V. Raman Muthusamy, Marco J. Bruno, Richard A. Kozarek, Bret T. Petersen, Douglas K. Pleskow, Divyesh V. Sejpal, Adam Slivka, Joyce A. Peetermans, Matthew J. Rousseau, Gregory P. Tirrell, Andrew S. Ross Source Type: research