Marking Technique for Identifying and Resection Flat Colon Polypoid Lesions or Polyps in Difficult Locations
By Klaus Mönkemüller, MD, PhD, FASGE, FJGES and Reid Wasserman, DO Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Virginia, USA One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with small, flat, diminutive colon polypoid lesions or those lying in awkward location is their “disappearance” during colonoscopy, especially when the colon is not perfectly well prepped or […]
Gastrointestinal Bleeding due to Amyloidosis: Investigating the Intersection of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Amyloidosi
This blog post explores one such intersection – Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Amyloidosis. The insights shared in this post are based on the extensive research and clinical experience of…
Cameron Lesions
By: Jonathan Rozenberg, DO, MPH, Internal Medicine Resident; Klaus Mönkemüller, , MD, PhD, FASGE (USA), FJGES (Japan), Professor of Medicine; Adil, Mir, MD, FACP Institution: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA Cameron lesions refer to linear erosions or ulcerations of the gastric mucosal folds in patients with a large hiatal hernia that […]
Treating Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Update on Endoscopic Techniques
By William F. Abel, MD, Internal Medicine Resident, and Klaus Mönkemüller, MD, PhD, FASGE, FJGES, Professor of Medicine Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Virginia, USA Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding encompasses hemorrhage anywhere from the esophagus to the distal duodenum due to myriad etiologies including peptic ulcers, tumors, vascular malformations, esophageal varices, hemosuccus pancreaticus and […]
Improving Colonoscopy Prep and Achieving Better Boston Bowel Preparation Scores
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with over 50,000 deaths annually. The good news is that colon cancer is preventable with proper screening. Colonoscopies allow doctors to visualize the entire colon and detect precancerous polyps before they become cancerous. However, colonoscopies cannot accurately identify polyps and early […]
Natural or Biologic Chromoendoscopy for Detection of Colorectal Polyps
By Klaus Mönkemüller, MD, PhD, FASGE, FJGES Professor of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, USA The Eye Beats Artificial Intelligence: How Biologic Chromoendoscopy Improves Detection of Colorectal Polyps Introduction Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent and fatal cancers globally, resulting in over 900,000 deaths annually. Early detection and removal of […]
An Overview of Segmental Bile Duct Dilation and Caroli’s Disease
The biliary system is responsible for transporting bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine to aid in digestion. It consists of a complex network of ducts that can be affected by myriad disorders. One uncommon abnormality is segmental, or focal, dilation of the bile ducts. This refers to cystic dilatation of portions […]
Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps (IFP) or Vanek Tumors of the GI Tract
The images show Vanek tumors of the duodenum (left) and the stomach (right) (Stomach photo by @patholwaker) Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFP) or “Vanek tumors” are rare submucosal lesions arising from a reactive, benign granuloma-like process of the GI tract (1). This tumor is most commonly located in the stomach (70%), ileum (29%) and colon (6%) (2-4). […]
Mastering the Use of Hemoclips (Through-The-Scope-Clips)
By: By Klaus Mönkemüller, MD, PhD, FASGE, FJGES. Professor of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Virginia, USA Hemoclips, originally designed for hemostasis, are versatile tools that have revolutionized various endoscopic procedures. 1. Understanding Hemoclips Hemoclips are multifaceted tools that currently are used beyond their original purpose of hemostasis, and therefore we will refer […]
Tips for Placement of Clips for Hemostasis
We are excited to bring you a brand new video on “Tips for Placement of Clips for Hemostasis”. In this lecture, we will delve into the important topic of clip placement for achieving hemostasis during medical procedures. >>> Click here to watch the full video Our expert speaker will be discussing the various through the scope clips […]