UEGW Report 2007: Putting endoscopy into perspective

The 2007 United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) in Paris presented quite a few interesting abstracts on endoscopic topics, both in relation to innovations and to clinical topics. This summary report focuses on oral presentations and a personal selection of poster presentations. Abstracts will be discussed here in the context of recent publications in the respective fields of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

References

• 1 Lagergren J, Bergström R, Lindgren A, Nyren O. Synptomatic gastroesophageal reflux as a risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma.  New Engl J Med. 1999;  340 825-831
• 2 Vieth M, Malfertheiner P, Leodolter A. et al . Prevalence and incidence of neoplasia during 5 years’ follow-up in patients with reflux disease: the progerd study.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A75
• 3 Tajima T, Kojima E. Investigation of gastric cancer missed at endoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A2
• 4 De Vries A C, van Grieken N CT, Looman C WN. et al . Poor surveillance of pre-malignant gastric lesions despite considerable gastric cancer risk; a long-term nationwide study in the Netherlands.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A57
• 5 Tischendorf J J, Wasmuth H E, Koch A. et al . Value of magnifying chromoendoscopy and narrow band imaging (NBI) in classifying colorectal polyps: a prospective controlled study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1092-1096
• 6 Rastogi A, Bansal A, Wani S. et al . Narrow-band imaging colonoscopy – a pilot feasibility study for the detection of polyps and correlation of surface patterns with polyp histologic diagnosis.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 280-286
• 7 Bansal A, Ulusarac O, Mathur S, Sharma P. Correlation between narrow band imaging and nonneoplastic gastric pathology: a pilot feasibility trial.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 210-216
• 8 Hirata M, Tanaka S, Oka S. et al . Evaluation of microvessels in colorectal tumors by narrow band imaging magnification.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;  66 945-952
• 9 Uedo N, Ishihara R, Iishi H. et al . A new method of diagnosing gastric intestinal metaplasia: narrow-band imaging with magnifying endoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 819-824
• 10 Dekker E, van den Broek F J, Reitsma J B. et al . Narrow-band imaging compared with conventional colonoscopy for the detection of dysplasia in patients with longstanding ulcerative colitis.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 216-221
• 11 Song L M, Adler D G, Conway J D. ASGE TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, . Narrow band imaging and multiband imaging.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 581-589
• 12 Wolfsen H C, Crook J E, Krishna M. et al . Prospective, controlled tandem endoscopy study of narrow band imaging for the detection of dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A47
• 13 Rex D K, Helbig C C. High yield of small and flat adenomas with high definition colonoscopes using either wight light or narrow band imaging.  Gastroenterology. 2007;  133 42-47
• 14 Adler A, Pohl H, Papanikolaou I S. et al . A prospective randomized study on narrow-band imaging versus conventional colonoscopy for adenoma detection: does NBI induce a learning effect?.  Gut. 2008;  57 59-64
• 15 Kliment M, Fojtik P, Urban O, Janik D. Comparison between conventional, high resolution and narrow band imaging colonoscopy in diagnosing neoplastic colorectal lesions – a prospective study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A365
• 16 Boparai K S, van den Brock F J, Fockens P, Dekker E. Role of high resolution endoscopy, narrow-band imaging and autofluorescence imaging for the classification of polyps in patients with hyperplastic polyposis syndrome.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A47
• 17 East J E, Suzuki N, Stavrinidis M. et al . Pit pattern versus vascular pattern intensity (VPI) to characterise small colonic polyps with narrow band imaging (NBI).  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A72
• 18 Pohl J, May A, Rabenstein T. et al . Computed virtual chromoendoscopy: a new tool for enhancing tissue surface structures.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 80-83
• 19 Pohl J, May A, Rabenstein T. et al . Comparison of computed virtual chromoendoscopy and conventional chromoendoscopy with acetic acid for detection of neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 594-598
• 20 Nguyen-Tat M, Pohl J, Pech O. et al . Computed virtual chromoendoscopy (CVC) for classification of small colorectal lesions: a prospective comparative study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A71
• 21 Teixeira C R, Figueiredo L F, Canali C. et al . Endoscopic classification of the fine blood vessel pattern on the surface of colorectal lesions and digital chromoendoscopy by sprectral estimation technology (FICE) accurately predicts the histopathologic diagnosis.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A72
• 22 Pohl H, Koch M, Khalifa A. et al . Evaluation of endocytoscopy in the surveillance of patients with Barrett’s esophagus.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 492-496
• 23 Eberl T, Jechart G, Probst A. et al . Can an endocytoscope system (ECS) predict histology in neoplastic lesions?.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 497-501
• 24 Meining A, Saur D, Bajbouj M. et al . In vivo histopathology for detection of gastrointestinal neoplasia with a portable, confocal miniprobe: an examiner blinded analysis.  Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007;  5 1261-1267
• 25 Inoue H, Sasajima K, Kaga M. et al . Endoscopic in vivo evaluation of tissue atypia in the esophagus using a newly designed integrated endocytoscope: a pilot trial.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 891-895
• 26 Hoffman A, Goetz M, Vieth M. et al . Confocal laser endomicroscopy: technical status and current indications.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1275-1283
• 27 Wakamura K, Kashida H, Kudo S. et al . Diagnosis of colonic tumor using endocytoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A70
• 28 Kumagai Y, Iida M, Yamazaki S. In vivo observation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma using edocytoscopy system.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A223
• 29 Pohl H, Tanczos B T, Rudolph B. et al . Endocytoscopy reliably identifies key morphological findings in patients with celiac sprue.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A84
• 30 Zambelli A, Villanacci V, Buscarini E. et al . Confocal laser endomicroscopy in celiac disease: description of findings in two cases.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1018-1020
• 31 Cammarota G, Cuoco L, Cesaro P. et al . A highly accurate method for monitoring histological recovery in patients with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet using an endoscopic approach that avoids the need for biopsy: a double-center study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 46-51
• 32 Tursi A, Brandimarte G, Giorgetti G M. et al . Endoscopic and histological findings in the duodenum of adults with celiac disease before and after changing to a gluten-free diet: a 2-year prospective study.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 702-707
• 33 Lecleire S, Di Fiore F, Antonietti M. et al . Endoscopic markers of villous atrophy are not useful for the detection of celiac disease in patients with dyspeptic symptoms.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 696-701
• 34 Cammarota G, Cesaro P, Cazzato A. et al . Role of the Fujinon intelligent chromo endoscopy (FICE) for detection of patients with suspected celiac disease: a pilot study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A347
• 35 Pascariello A, Ciacci C, Vicidomini N D. et al . Value of chromo-magnification endoscopy and targeted biopsies in the diagnosis of celiac disease with previously negative histology: a peliminary study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A357
• 36 Pech O, Rabenstein T, Manner H. et al . Confocal laser endomicroscopy for in vivo diagnosis of early squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A29
• 37 Becker V, von Delius S, Schmid R M, Meining A. Intravenous application of fluorescein for confocal laser scanning microscopy: evaluation of contrast dynamics and image quality with increasing injection-to-imaging time.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A346
• 38 Borovicka J, Fischer J, Neuweiler J. et al . Autofluorescence endoscopy in surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus: a multicenter randomized trial on diagnostic efficacy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 867-872
• 39 Kara M A, Peters F P, Fockens P. et al . Endoscopic video-autofluorescence imaging followed by narrow band imaging for detecting early neoplasia in Barrett"s esophagus.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;  64 176-185
• 40 Kato M, Kaise M, Yonezawa J. et al . Autofluorescence endoscopy versus conventional white light endoscopy for the detection of superficial gastric neoplasia: a prospective comparative study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 937-941
• 41 Ochsenkühn T, Tillack C, Stepp H. et al . Low frequency of colorectal dysplasia in patients with long-standing inflammatory bowel disease colitis: detection by fluorescence endoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 477-482
• 42 Uedo N, Iishi H, Tatsuta M, Yamada T, Ogiyama H, Imanaka K, Sugimoto N, Higashino K, Ishihara R, Narahara H, Ishiguro S. A novel videoendoscopy system by using autofluorescence and reflectance imaging for diagnosis of esophagogastric cancers.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2005;  62 521-528
• 43 McCallum A L, Jenkins J T, Gillen D, Molloy R G. Evaluation of autofluorescence colonoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of colonic polyps.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 44 Mayinger B, Neumann F, Kastner C. et al . Early detection of premalignant conditions in the colon by fluorescence endoscopy using local sensitization with hexaminolevulinate.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 106-109
• 45 Kato M, Kaise M, Yonezawa J. et al . Autofluorescence endoscopy versus conventional white light endoscopy for the detection of superficial gastric neoplasia: a prospective comparative study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A351
• 46 Wakamura K, Kashida H, Kudo S. et al . Diagnosis of colonic tumor using endocytoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A70
• 47 Singh R, Anagnostopoulos G K, Yao K. et al . Narrow-band imaging with magnification in Barrett’s esophagus: validation of a simplified grading system of mucosal morphology patterns against histology.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 457-463
• 48 Curvers W L, Singh R, Wong Kee Song. et al . Endoscopic tri-modal imagining improves the detection of high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and early cancer (EC) in Barrett’s esophagus (BE); an international multi-center study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A1
• 49 Kara M A, Bergman J J. Autofluorescence imaging and narrow-band imaging for the detection of early neoplasia in patients with Barrett’s esophagus.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 627-631
• 50 Pohl J, May A, Rabenstein T. et al . Comparison of computed virtual chromoendoscopy and conventional chromoendoscopy with acetic acid for detection of neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 594-598
• 51 Curvers W L, Singh R, Song L M. et al . Endoscopic tri-modal imaging for detection of early neoplasia in Barrett’s oesophagus: a multi-centre feasibility study using high-resolution endoscopy, autofluorescence imaging and narrow band imaging incorporated in one endoscopy system.  Gut. 2008;  57 167-172
• 52 Curvers W L, Baak B, Kiesslich R. et al . Narrow-band imaging (NBI), indigo carmine chromoscopy (ICC) and acetic acid chromoscopy (AAC) have little clinical relevance in Barrett’s esophagus (BE) imaging: a study comparing the evaluation of 4 different enhancement techniques by expert and non-expert.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A347
• 53 Seewald S, Akaraviputh T, Seitz U. et al . Circumferential EMR and complete removal of Barrett’s epithelium: a new approach to management of Barrett’s esophagus containing high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and intramucosal carcinoma.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2003;  57 854-859
• 54 Giovannini M, Bories E, Pesenti C. et al . Circumferential endoscopic mucosal resection in Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or mucosal cancer. Preliminary results in 21 patients.  Endoscopy. 2004;  36 782-787
• 55 Peters F P, Krishnadath K K, Rygiel A M. et al . Stepwise radical endoscopic resection of the complete Barrett’s esophagus with early neoplasia successfully eradicates pre-existing genetic abnormalities.  Am J Gastroenterol. 2007;  102 1853-1861
• 56 Larghi A, Lightdale C J, Ross A S. et al . Long-term follow-up of complete Barrett’s eradication endoscopic mucosal resection (CBE-EMR) for the treatment of high grade dysplasia and intramucosal carcinoma.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1086-1091
• 57 Gondrie J J, Seewald S, Pouw R E. et al . Stepwise radical endoscopic resection for complete removal of Barrett’s esophagus with early neoplasia: an international multicenter study.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 AB175
• 58 Pouw R E, Peters F P, Piessevaux H. et al . Successful stepwise radical endoscopic resection for Barrett’s esophagus with early neoplasia: report on a Brussels’ cohort.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A200
• 59 Pouw R E, Gondrie J J, Curvers W L. et al . Radiofrequency energy ablationfor Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade dysplasia after prior endoscopic resection of high grade dysplasia or intramucosal cancer.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A200
• 60 Schwartz M P, Smout A. Review article: The endoscopic treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.  Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007;  26 Suppl 2 1-6
• 61 Rothstein R, Filipi C, Caca K. et al . Endoscopic full-thickness plication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a randomized, sham-controlled trial.  Gastroenterology. 2006;  131 704-712
• 62 Caca K, Schiefke I, Fuchs K. et al . Safety and efficacy of serial implant full-thickness plication (PLICATORTM) for the treatment of GERD: 6 month data of the German multi-center trial.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A7
• 63 Cadière G B, Buset M, Muls V. et al . Antireflux transoral incisionless fundoplication using EsophyX: 12-month results of a prospective multicenter study.  World J Surg. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 64 Jobe B A, O’Rourke R W, McMahon B P. et al . Transoral endoscopic fundoplication in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The anatomic and physiologic basis for reconstruction of the esophagogastric junction using a novel device.  Ann Surg. 2008;  248 69-76
• 65 Bortolotti M, Grandis A, Mazzero G. A novel endoesophageal magnetic device to prevent gastroesophageal reflux (GER).  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A7
• 66 Ganz R A, Gostout C J, Grudem J. et al . Use of a magnetic sphincter for the treatment of GERD: a feasibility study.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 287-294
• 67 Butt J, Behan N, Byrne P J. et al . A new removable endoluminal prosthesis for control of gastroesophageal reflux (GER).  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A48
• 68 Bollschweiler E, Baldus S E. et al . High rate of lymph-node metastasis in submucosal esophageal squamous-cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 149-156
• 69 Vieth M, Rösch T. Endoscopic mucosal resection and the risk of lymph-node metastases: indications revisited?.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 175-179
• 70 Oh T, Lee B, Shin W. Diagnostic accuracy of spiral computed tomography in lymph node staging of endoscopically respectable early gastric cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A2
• 71 May A, Günter E, Roth F. et al . Accuracy of staging in early oesophageal cancer using high resolution endoscopy and high resolution endosonography: a comparative, prospective, and blinded trial.  Gut. 2004;  53 634-640
• 72 Shami V M, Villaverde A, Stearns L. et al . Clinical impact of conventional endosonography and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in the assessment of patients with Barrett’s esophagus and high-grade dysplasia or intramucosal carcinoma who have been referred for endoscopic ablation therapy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 157-161
• 73 Fu K, Ishikawa T, Ooyanagi H. et al . Multimodality treatments for nodal relapse after endoscopic mucosal resection of a superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 669-671
• 74 Kitagawa Y, Kitajima M. Endoscopic treatment combined with laparoscopic sentinel node mapping for superficial gastrointestinal cancers.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 471-475
• 75 Janssen J, Dietrich C F, Will U, Greiner L. Endosonographic elastography in the diagnosis of mediastinal lymph nodes.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 952-957
• 76 Giovannini M, Hookey L C, Bories E. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound elastography: the first step towards virtual biopsy? Preliminary results in 49 patients.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 344-348
• 77 Marsman W A, Brink M A, Bergman J J. et al . Potential impact of EUS-FNA staging of proximal lymph nodes in patients with distal esophageal carcinoma.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 825-829
• 78 Takenaka R, Kawahara Y, Okada H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for cancers of the remnant stomach after distal gastrectomy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 359-363
• 79 Yamamoto H, Kawata H, Sunada K. et al . Success rate of curative endoscopic mucosal resection with circumferential mucosal incision assisted by submucosal injection of sodium hyaluronate.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2002;  56 507-512
• 80 Katada C, Muto M, Momma K. et al . Clinical outcome after endoscopic mucosal resection for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma invading the muscularis mucosae – a multicenter retrospective cohort study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 779-783
• 81 Esaki M, Matsumoto T, Hirakawa K. et al . Risk factors for local recurrence of superficial esophageal cancer after treatment by endoscopic mucosal resection.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 41-45
• 82 Higuchi K, Tanabe S, Koizumi W. et al . Expansion of the indications for endoscopic mucosal resection in patients with superficial esophageal carcinoma.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 36-40
• 83 Pech O, May A, Gossner L. et al . Curative endoscopic therapy in patients with early esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma or high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 30-35
• 84 Ciocirlan M, Lapalus M G, Hervieu V. et al . Endoscopic mucosal resection for squamous premalignant and early malignant lesions of the esophagus.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 24-29
• 85 Tanabe S, Koizumi W, Higuchi K. et al . Clinical outcomes of endoscopic oblique aspiration mucosectomy for superficial esophageal cancer.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 814-820
• 86 Saito Y, Takisawa H, Suzuki H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection of recurrent or residual superficial esophageal cancer after chemoradiotherapy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 355-359
• 87 Ishihara R, Iishi H, Takeuchi Y. et al . Local recurrence of large squamous-cell carcinoma of the esophagus after endoscopic resection.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 799-804
• 88 Kakushima N, Yahagi N, Fujishiro M. et al . Efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection for tumors of the esophagogastric junction.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 170-174
• 89 Yoshinaga S, Gotoda T, Kusano C. et al . Clinical impact of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial adenocarcinoma located at the esophagogastric junction.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 202-209
• 90 Imagawa A, Okada H, Kawahara Y. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer: results and degrees of technical difficulty as well as success.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 987-990
• 91 Onozato Y, Ishihara H, Iizuka H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancers and large flat adenomas.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 980-986
• 92 Kakushima N, Fujishiro M, Kodashima S. et al . A learning curve for endoscopic submucosal dissection of gastric epithelial neoplasms.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 991-995
• 93 Oka S, Tanaka S, Kaneko I. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for residual/local recurrence of early gastric cancer after endoscopic mucosal resection.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 996-1000
• 94 Takenaka R, Kawahara Y, Okada H. et al . Risk factors associated with local recurrence of early gastric cancers after endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 95 Tamegai Y, Saito Y, Masaki N. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection: a safe technique for colorectal tumors.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 418-422
• 96 Onozato Y, Kakizaki S, Ishihara H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for rectal tumors.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 423-427
• 97 Fujishiro M, Yahagi N, Nakamura M. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for rectal epithelial neoplasia.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 493-497
• 98 Prasad G A, Wang K K, Buttar N S. et al . Long-term survival following endoscopic and surgical treatment of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus.  Gastroenterology. 2007;  132 1226-1233
• 99 Schembre D B, Huang J L, Lin O S. et al . Treatment of Barrett’s esophagus with early neoplasia: a comparison of endoscopic therapy and esophagectomy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 595-601
• 100 Nishikage T, Kawano T, Nagai K. et al . Surgery versus endoscopic mucosal resection for the superficial esophageal carcinoma.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A30
• 101 Rosmolen W, Boer K K, van Lanschot J J. OP-G-136, S. A30 . Quality of life after endoscopic and surgical treatment for early neoplasia in Barrett’s esophagus.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A30
• 102 Deprez P H, Yeung R CP, Aouattah T, Sempoux C. Prospective randomised trial comparing EMR versus ESD for endoscopic removal of malignant Barrett’s oesophagus.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A197
• 103 Hirasawa D, Fujita N. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal neoplasia.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A350
• 104 Cho J, Ryu C, Kim J. et al . Controversy over the cutoff value of submucosa after endoscopic mucosal resection of early gastric cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A15
• 105 Oda I, Gotoda T, Yokoi C. Treatment strategy after non-curative endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A200
• 106 Fujishiro M, Yahagi N, Kakushima N. et al . Successful nonsurgical management of perforation complicating endoscopic submucosal dissection of gastrointestinal epithelial neoplasms.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1001-1006
• 107 Min B H, Chang D K, Kim D U. et al . Low frequency of bacteremia after an endoscopic resection for large colorectal tumors in spite of extensive submucosal exposure.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  68 105-110
• 108 Kakushima N, Fujishiro M, Kodashima S. et al . Histopathologic characteristics of gastric ulcers created by endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 412-415
• 109 Chang W, Kim J, Kim H. et al . Risk factors of bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A347
• 110 Lee W, Park C, Kim H. et al . Proton pump inhibitor is not indespensible for the prevention of bleeding from the ulcer after endoscopic submucosal dissection of early gastric cancer: a prospective, randomized trial.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A2
• 111 Kiriyama S, Gotoda T, Oda I. et al . Safety and efficacy of Lidocaine injection into submucosal layer during endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A16
• 112 Coda S, Oda I, Gotoda T. Risk factors and management of cardial and pyloric strictures after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A16
• 113 Ono H, Hasuike N, Ikehara H. et al . Results of endoscopic submucosal dissection of early gastric cancer using a novel device, IT knife-2.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A16
• 114 Takizawa K, Ono H, Hasuike N. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection of oesophageal neoplasms using improved IT knife (IT knife2).  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A29
• 115 Kawahara Y, Takenaka R, Okada H. Endoscopic submucosal dissection using mucosectome for adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction and gastric cardia.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A31
• 116 Kawahara Y, Takenaka R, Okada H. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using mucosectome for esophageal cancers.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A31
• 117 Bok G H, Cho J, Kim Y, Gun K im. Initial experience with the fork knife, a new device for endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A32
• 118 Fujishiro M, Kodashima S, Kakushima N. et al . The splash-needle as a second-generation electrosurgical knife for endoscopic submucosal dissection of the gastrointestinal epithlial neoplasms.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A33
• 119 Collet P H, Proßt R, Sold M. et al . Endoscopic mucosal resection of flat adenomatous lesions in the colon and rectum with the use of the helixhydrojet – a prospective clinical trial.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A48
• 120 Lepilliez V, Robles C, Chemali M. et al . The use of waterjet technology in gastrointestinal endoscopy: an experimental study of two new techniques for endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A59
• 121 Yonezawa J, Kaise M, Sumiyama K. et al . A novel double-channel therapeutic endoscope (“R-scope") facilitates endoscopic submucosal dissection of superficial gastric neoplasms.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1011-1015
• 122 Neuhaus H, Costamagna G, Devière J. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of early neoplastic gastric lesions using a new double-channel endoscope (the "R-scope").  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1016-1023
• 123 Imaeda H, Iwao Y, Ogata H. et al . A new technique for endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer using an external grasping forceps.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1007-1010
• 124 Kume K, Yamasaki M, Yoshikawa I, Otsuki M. Grasping-forceps-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection using a novel irrigation cap-knife for large superficial early gastric cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 566-569
• 125 Moon J H, Kim J H, Park C H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal resection with double ligation technique for treatment of small rectal carcinoid tumors.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 511-514
• 126 Akahoshi K, Honda K, Akahane H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection by using a grasping-type scissors forceps: a preliminary clinical study (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 1128-1133
• 127 Akahoshi K, Honda K, Akahane H. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection by using a grasping-type scissors forceps: a preliminary clinical study (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 1128-1133
• 128 Chen P J, Chu H C, Chang W K. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection with internal traction for early gastric cancer (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 128-132
• 129 Gotoda T, Oda I, Tamakawa K. et al . Prospective clinical trial of magnetic-anchor-guided endoscopic submucosal dissection for large early gastric cancer (with videos).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 130 Kaehler G, Grobholz R, Langner C. et al . A new technique of endoscopic full-thickness resection using a flexible stapler.  Endoscopy. 2006;  3 86-89
• 131 Frimberger E, von Delius S, Karagianni A. et al . Percutaneous assistance via a new PEG-minitrocar facilitates endoscopic submucosal dissection: a preclinical study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A15
• 132 Ishizuka T, Hayashi T, Ishihara M. et al . Submucosal injection, for endoscopic mucosal resection, of photocrosslinkable chitosan hydrogel in DMEM/F12 medium.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 428-433
• 133 Varadarajulu S, Tamhane A, Slaughter R L. Evaluation of dextrose 50 % as a medium for injection-assisted polypectomy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 907-912
• 134 Katsinelos P, Kountouras J, Paroutoglou G. et al . A comparative study of 50 % dextrose and normal saline solution on their ability to create submucosal fluid cushions for endoscopic resection of sessile rectosigmoid polyps.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 135 Giday S A, Magno P, Buscaglia J M. et al . Is blood the ideal submucosal cushioning agent? A comparative study in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1230-1234
• 136 Lee I L, Lin P Y, Tung S Y. et al . Endoscopic submucosal dissection for the treatment of intraluminal gastric subepithelial tumors originating from the muscularis propria layer.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1024-1028
• 137 Rösch T, Sarbia M, Schumacher B. et al . Attempted endoscopic en bloc resection of mucosal and submucosal tumors using insulated-tip knives: a pilot series.  Endoscopy. 2004;  36 788-801
• 138 von Renteln D, Schmidt A, Riecken B, Caca K. Gastric full-thickness suturing during EMR and for treatment of gastric-wall defects (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 738-744
• 139 Tanaka M, Hasuike N, Takizawa K. et al . Validity of endoscopic mucosal resection for superficial hypopharyngeal cancer.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A29
• 140 Suzuki H, Saito Y, Nonaka S. et al . Endoscopic mucosal resection for superficial pharyngeal cancer.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A29
• 141 Kawada K, Kawano T, Nagai K. et al . Endoscopic treatment for superficial hypopharyngeal carcinoma.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A222
• 142 Smith L, Enanganti S, Rembacken B J. Endoscopic mucosal resection for duodenal lesions.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A16
• 143 Tringali A, Bizzotto A, Mutignani M. et al . Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of sporadic duodenal adenoma: results of a prospective series.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A17
• 144 Costamagna G, Iacopini F, Tringali A. et al . Flexible endoscopic Zenker’s diverticulotomy: cap-assisted technique vs. diverticuloscope-assisted technique.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 146-152
• 145 Rabenstein T, May A, Michel J. et al . Argon plasma coagulation for flexible endoscopic Zenker’s diverticulotomy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 141-145
• 146 Vogelsang A, Preiss C, Neuhaus H. et al . Endotherapy of Zenker’s diverticulum using the needle-knife technique: long-term follow-up.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 131-136
• 147 Seaman D L, de la Mora L evy, Gostout C J. et al . A new device to simplify flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 112-115
• 148 Repici A, Pagano N, Fumagalli U. et al . Treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum: flexible endoscopy versus endoscopic stapling. Comparison of efficacy and complications.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A3
• 149 Vergara M, Calvet X, Gisbert J P. Epinephrine injection versus epinephrine injection and a second endoscopic method in high risk bleeding ulcers.  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;  Apr 18 (2) CD005584. Review.
• 150 Marmo R, Rotondano G, Piscopo R. et al . Dual therapy versus monotherapy in the endoscopic treatment of high-risk bleeding ulcers: a meta-analysis of controlled trials.  Am J Gastroenterol. 2007;  102 279-289
• 151 Tsoi K KF, Lau J YW, Lai L H. et al . Endoscopic clipping versus injection and thermocoagulation in the treatment of bleeding non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding : a meta-analysis.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A3
• 152 Safwat W. The incidence and occurrence of fundal varices in patients with portal hypertensive bleeding and the safety of using histo-acryl glue. A prospective randomized controlled study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A3
• 153 Mergener K, Ponchon T, Gralnek I. et al . Literature review and recommendations for clinical application of small-bowel capsule endoscopy, based on a panel discussion by international experts. Consensus statements for small-bowel capsule endoscopy, 2006/2007.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 895-909
• 154 Matsumoto T, Esaki M, Yanaru-Fujisawa R. et al . Small-intestinal involvement in familial adenomatous polyposis: evaluation by double-balloon endoscopy and intraoperative enteroscopy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 155 Sun B, Shen R, Cheng S. et al . The role of double-balloon enteroscopy in diagnosis and management of incomplete small-bowel obstruction.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 511-515
• 156 Zhong J, Ma T, Zhang C. et al . A retrospective study of the application on double-balloon enteroscopy in 378 patients with suspected small-bowel diseases.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 208-215
• 157 Mönkemüller K, Weigt J, Treiber G. et al . Diagnostic and therapeutic impact of double-balloon enteroscopy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 67-72
• 158 Heine G D, Hadithi M, Groenen M J. et al . Double-balloon enteroscopy: indications, diagnostic yield, and complications in a series of 275 patients with suspected small-bowel disease.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 42-48
• 159 Groenen M J, Moreels T G, Orlent H. et al . Acute pancreatitis after double-balloon enteroscopy: an old pathogenetic theory revisited as a result of using a new endoscopic tool.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 82-85
• 160 Honda K, Itaba S, Mizutani T. et al . An increase in the serum amylase level in patients after peroral double-balloon enteroscopy: an association with the development of pancreatitis.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1040-1043
• 161 Mensink P B, Haringsma J, Kucharzik T. et al . Complications of double balloon enteroscopy: a multicenter survey.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 613-615
• 162 Su M, Lin W, Hsu C. et al . The role of double-balloon enteroscopy in the diagnosis and management of obscure GI bleeding.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A384
• 163 Bellutti M, Fry L C, Mönkemüller K. et al . Diagnostic and therapeutic impact of double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) in suspected or known Crohn’s disease (CD).  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A382
• 164 Pinho R T, Mascarenhas-Saraiva M, Mao-Ferro S. Impact of double balloon enteroscopy on Peutz-Jeghers and familial adenomatous polyposis affecting the small bowel.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A383
• 165 Fuszek P, Horvath H H, Zubek L. et al . Double-balloon enteroscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of obscure bleeding, inflammatory bowel diseases and polyposis syndromes: an eastern European experience in 74 examinations.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A382
• 166 Pinho R T, Mascarenhas-Saraiva M, Soares J. et al . Double balloon enteroscopy – experience from a single outpatient centre.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A383
• 167 Bellutti M, Mönkemüller K, Fry L C. et al . Clinical utility of double balloon enteroscopy for the detection of neuroendocrine tumors of the small bowel.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A381
• 168 Jarbandhan S VA, van der Veer W M, van Weyenberg S JB. et al . Complications of double-balloon endoscopy: a single centre experience.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A382
• 169 Bretthauer M, Domagk D, Lenz P. et al . Carbon dioxide insufflation improves small bowel intubation depth during double balloon enteroscopy – a double-blind randomized controlled trial.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A84
• 170 Kawamura T, Yasuda K, Tanaka K. et al . Clinical evaluation of a newly developed single-balloon enteroscope.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 171 Tsujikawa T, Saitoh Y, Andoh A. et al . Novel single-balloon enteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of the small intestine: preliminary experiences.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 11-15
• 172 Nakahara T, Tsujikawa T, Imaeda H. et al . Efficacy of novel single balloon enteroscope for the small intestine.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A382
• 173 Ohtsuka K, Kashida H, Kodama K. et al . Diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal diseases using newly developed single balloon endoscope.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A383
• 174 Rey J, Kuznetsov K. Single ballon enteroscopy: a new technology.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A383
• 175 Yokoyama K, Kobayashi K, Ishiguro Y. et al . Clinical usefulness and safety of a new model single-balloon enteroscope (SIF-Q260) for the diagnosis and treatment of small-intestinal diseases.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A384
• 176 van Tuyl S A, den Ouden H, Stolk M F, Kuipers E J. Optimal preparation for video capsule endoscopy: a prospective, randomized, single-blind study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1037-1040
• 177 Lapalus M G, Ben Soussan E, Saurin J C. et al . Capsule endoscopy and bowel preparation with oral sodium phosphate: a prospective randomized controlled trial.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 1091-1096
• 178 Rey J, Aabakken L, Alhassani A. et al . Fasting vs PEG-based regimen of preparation for video capsule examination.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A385
• 179 Spada C, Riccioni M E, Bizzotto A. et al . Does small bowel preparation improve video capsule endoscopy performance? A prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A385
• 180 Apostolopoulos P, Liatsos C, Gralnek I M. et al . The role of wireless capsule endoscopy in investigating unexplained iron deficiency anemia after negative endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1127-1132
• 181 Delvaux M, Frederic M, Fallser I, Gay G. Are patients with chronic iron deficiency anaemia different from those with occult gastrointestinal bleeding? Clinical characteristics and diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A385
• 182 Urgesi R, Riccioni M E, Spada C. et al . Unexplained iron deficiency anaema: is it worthwhile to perform capsule endoscopy?.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A386
• 183 Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Huppertz-Hauss G. et al . Evaluation of a novel colonoscope designed for easier passage through flexures: a randomized study.  Endoscopy. 2005;  37 1123-1126
• 184 Lee Y T, Hui A J, Wong V W. et al . Improved colonoscopy success rate with a distally attached mucosectomy cap.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 739-742
• 185 Kondo S, Yamaji Y, Watabe H. et al . A randomized controlled trial evaluating the usefulness of a transparent hood attached to the tip of the colonoscope.  Am J Gastroenterol. 2007;  102 75-81
• 186 Park C, Lee W, Kim H. et al . The usefulness of a transparent cap attached to the tip of the upper endoscope for colonoscopy; a prospective randomized study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A367
• 187 Deenadayalu V P, Chadalawada V, Rex D K. 170 degrees wide-angle colonoscope: effect on efficiency and miss rates.  Am J Gastroenterol. 2004;  99 2138-2142
• 188 Eickhoff A, Jakobs R, Kamal A. et al . In vitro evaluation of forces exerted by a new computer-assisted colonoscope (the NeoGuide Endoscopy System).  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1224-1229
• 189 Long G, Fritscher-Ravens A, Mosse C A. et al . The Cath-Cam: a new concept in colonoscopy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;  64 997-1001
• 190 Eickhoff A, Van Dam J, Jakobs R. et al . Computer-assisted colonoscopy (The NeoGuide Endoscopy System): results of the first human clinical trial ("PACE Study").  Am J Gastroenterol. 2007;  102 261-266
• 191 Fritscher-Ravens A, Fox S, Swain C P. et al . CathCam guide wire-directed colonoscopy: first pilot study in patients with a previous incomplete colonoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 209-213
• 192 Pfeffer J, Grinshpon R, Rex D. et al . The Aer-O-Scope: proof of the concept of a pneumatic, skill-independent, self-propelling, self-navigating colonoscope in a pig model.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 144-148
• 193 Vucelic B, Rex D, Pulanic R. et al . The aer-o-scope: proof of concept of a pneumatic, skill-independent, self-propelling, self-navigating colonoscope.  Gastroenterology. 2006;  130 672-677
• 194 Arber N, Grinshpon R, Maor L. et al . Proof of concept study of the Aer-O-Scop™ omni-directional colonoscopic viewing system in ex-vivo and in-vivo porcine models.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 412-417
• 195 Shike M, Fireman Z, Eliakim R. et al . Sightline ColonoSight system for a disposable, power-assisted, non-fiber-optic colonoscopy (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 196 Roesch T, Adler A, Wiedenmann B, Hoepffner N. A motor-driven single-use colonoscope controlled with a handheld device: a feasibility study in volunteers.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A47
• 197 Eliakim R, Fireman Z, Gralnek I M. et al . Evaluation of the PillCam Colon capsule in the detection of colonic pathology: results of the first multicenter, prospective, comparative study.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 963-970
• 198 Schoofs N, Devière J, Van Gossum A. PillCam colon capsule endoscopy compared with colonoscopy for colorectal tumor diagnosis: a prospective pilot study.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 971-977
• 199 Schoofs N, Munoz-Navaz M, Fernandez-Urien I. et al . Pillcam colon capsule endoscopy compared to colonoscopy in detection of colon polyps and cancers. Interim analysis of a prospective multi-center trial.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A71
• 200 May A, Nachbar L, Ell C. Push-and-pull enteroscopy using a single-balloon technique for difficult colonoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 395-398
• 201 Gay G, Delvaux M. Double-balloon colonoscopy after failed conventional colonoscopy: a pilot series with a new instrument.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 788-792
• 202 Gay G, Delvaux M. Double balloon colonoscopy: first experience with a dedicated endoscope-overtube system in patients with previous difficult and incomplete colonoscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A363
• 203 Naumann M, Vogell H, Schneider A W. Use of the double-balloon enteroscopy system for colonoscopy in patients with a previous incomplete examination.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A367
• 204 Keymling M. Colorectal stenting.  Endoscopy. 2003;  35 234-238
• 205 Vandervoort J, Tham T C. Colonic stents for malignant obstruction – not a bridge too far?.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;  64 921-924
• 206 Small A J, Baron T H. Comparison of Wallstent and Ultraflex stents for palliation of malignant left-sided colon obstruction: a retrospective, case-matched analysis.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 478-488
• 207 Repici A, De Caro G, Luigiano C. et al . WallFlex colonic stent placement for management of malignant colonic obstruction: a prospective study at two centers.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 77-84
• 208 Song H Y, Kim J H, Shin J H. et al . A dual-design expandable colorectal stent for malignant colorectal obstruction: results of a multicenter study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 448-454
• 209 van Hooft J E, Fockens P, Marinelli A W. et al . Early closure of a multicenter randomized clinical trial of endoscopic stenting versus surgery for stage IV left-sided colorectal cancer.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 184-191
• 210 Cheung H YS, Wong J CH, Chung C CC. et al . Outcome of colonic stenting for colo-rectal cancers.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A188
• 211 Felix J, Gorjao R, Alves N. et al . Self-expanding metal stenting in malignant colorectal obstruction.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A188
• 212 Lepsenyi M, Linden O, Syk I. et al . Self-expanding metal stents for colonic obstruction: experience from Sweden.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A190
• 213 Donatelli G, Ceci V, Cereatti F. et al . Endoscopic treatment of benign colo-rectal stricture. The use of self-expandable metallic stent.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A188
• 214 Ortner M E, Caca K, Berr F. et al . Successful photodynamic therapy for nonresectable cholangiocarcinoma: a randomized prospective study.  Gastroenterology. 2003;  125 1355-1363
• 215 Boyer J, Maunoury V, Quentin V. et al . Results of a multicenter open study of photodynamic therapy (Photofrin) in 49 patients with cholangiocarcinoma.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A9
• 216 Katsinelos P, Paroutoglou G, Kountouras J. et al . A comparative study of standard ERCP catheter and hydrophilic guide wire in the selective cannulation of the common bile duct.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 302-307
• 217 Mangiavillano B, Mariani A, Giussani A. et al . Guidewire assisted cannulation of the papilla of vater to reduce the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis: a prospective randomized study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A373
• 218 Weinberg B M, Shindy W, Lo S. Endoscopic balloon sphincter dilation (sphincteroplasty) versus sphincterotomy for common bile duct stones.  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;  Oct 18 (4) CD004890. Review
• 219 Attasaranya S, Sherman S. Balloon dilation of the papilla after sphincterotomy: rescue therapy for difficult bile duct stones.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1023-1025
• 220 Maydeo A, Bhandari S. Balloon sphincteroplasty for removing difficult bile duct stones.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 958-961
• 221 Kim J H, Cha D Y, Hwang J C. et al . Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation versus endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy in patient with difficult bile duct stones.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A9
• 222 Masci E, Minoli G, Rossi M. et al . Prospective multicenter quality assessment of endotherapy of biliary stones: does center volume matter?.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1076-1081
• 223 Martinez J, Guerrero L, Byers P. et al . Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and gastroduodenoscopy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.  Surg Endosc. 2006;  20 1548-1550
• 224 Chahal P, Baron T H, Topazian M D. et al . Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in post-Whipple patients.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1241-1245
• 225 Farrell J, Carr-Locke D, Garrido T. et al . Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after pancreaticoduodenectomy for benign and malignant disease: indications and technical outcomes.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1246-1249
• 226 Chu Y C, Yang C C, Yeh Y H. et al . Double-balloon enteroscopy application in biliary tract disease-its therapeutic and diagnostic functions.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 227 Maaser C, Lenze F, Bokemeyer M. et al . Double balloon enteroscopy: a useful tool for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the pancreaticobiliary system.  Am J Gastroenterol. 2008;  103 894-900
• 228 Mönkemüller K, Fry L C, Bellutti M. et al . ERCP using single-balloon instead of double-balloon enteroscopy in patients with Roux-en-Y anastomosis.  Endoscopy. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 229 Aabakken L, Bretthauer M, Line P D. Double-balloon enteroscopy for endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in patients with a Roux-en-Y anastomosis.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 1068-1071
• 230 Mönkemüller K, Fry L C, Neumann H. et al . ERCP with the double balloon enteroscope in patients with complex upper gastrointestinal tract surgery.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A374
• 231 Parlak E, Cicek B, Disibeyaz S. et al . Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography using double balloon enteroscopy in patients with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A374
• 232 Ryozawa S, Iwamoto S, Harano M. et al . Endoscopic access to the papilla of vater for ERCP in patients with a Billroth II or Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A375
• 233 Neuhaus H, Chen Y K, Binmoeller K. et al . Peroral cholangioscopy using spyglass direct visualization system (DVS) for biliary stone therapy and assessment of indeterminate strictures.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A48
• 234 Frimberger E, von Delius S, Neu B. et al . A new short cholangioscope for peroral cholangioscopy.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A376
• 235 Verdonk R C, Buis C I, Porte R J, Haagsma E B. Biliary complications after liver transplantation: a review.  Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl. 2006;  (243) 89-101
• 236 Yazumi S, Shio S, Ogawa K. et al . Biliary complications in donors for living donor liver transplantation.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A10
• 237 Alazmi W M, Fogel E L, Watkins J L. et al . Recurrence rate of anastomotic biliary strictures in patients who have had previous successful endoscopic therapy for anastomotic narrowing after orthotopic liver transplantation.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 571-574
• 238 Cognein P, Caserta L, Parodi M. Endoscopic treatment of biliary strictures after orthotopic liver transplantation: a prospective study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A10
• 239 Jaeger C, Mayer G, Henrich R. et al . Secondary sclerosing cholangitis after long-term treatment in an intensive care unit: clinical presentation, endoscopic findings, treatment, and follow-up.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 730-734
• 240 Maldonado-Lopez E J, Dechene A, Hilgard P A. et al . Optimized endoscopic therapy of ”ischemic type biliary lesions” (ITBL).  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Supp I) A371
• 241 Moss A C, Morris E, Leyden J, MacMathuna P. Do the benefits of metal stents justify the costs? A systematic review and meta-analysis of trials comparing endoscopic stents for malignant biliary obstruction.  Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007;  19 1119-1124
• 242 Isayama H, Komatsu Y, Tsujino T. et al . A prospective randomised study of “covered” versus “uncovered" diamond stents for the management of distal malignant biliary obstruction.  Gut. 2004;  53 729-734
• 243 Fumex F, Coumaros D, Napoleon B. et al . Similar performance but higher cholecystitis rate with covered biliary stents: results from a prospective multicenter evaluation.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 787-792
• 244 Shin H P, Kim M H, Jung S W. et al . Endoscopic removal of biliary self-expandable metallic stents: a prospective study.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 1250-1255
• 245 Gonzales-Huix F, Huertas C, Figa M. et al . Covered (CSEMS) versus uncovered self-expandable metal stents (USEMS) for the palliation of malignant distal biliary obstruction (MDBO): a randomized controlled trial.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A11
• 246 Yoon W J, Lee J K, Lee K H. et al . A comparison of covered and uncovered Wallstents for the management of distal malignant biliary obstruction.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;  63 996-1000
• 247 Kang D, Eum J, Park C. et al . Bilateral metal stent placement for unresectable Klatskin tumor.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A185
• 248 Charnley R M, Lochan R, Gray H. et al . Endoscopic necrosectomy as primary therapy in the management of infected pancreatic necrosis.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 925-928
• 249 Antillon M R, Bechtold M L, Bartalos C R, Marshall J B. Transgastric endoscopic necrosectomy with temporary metallic esophageal stent placement for the treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 250 Antillon M R, Bechtold M L, Bartalos C R, Marshall J B. Transgastric endoscopic necrosectomy with temporary metallic esophageal stent placement for the treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available
• 251 Voermans R P, Veldkamp M C, Rauws E A. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound guided transmural debridement of organized pancreatic necrosis: a retrospective cohort study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A35
• 252 Coelho Neto D E, Ardengh J, Manso J F. et al . Aggressive endoscopic treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A184
• 253 O’Toole D, Couvelard A, Palazzo L. et al . Accuracy of EUS in the topographical diagnosis and in predicting malignancy in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous tumours (IPMN): comparative blind study with histology in 103 operated patients.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A1
• 254 Baumgartner I, Corcos O, Couvelard A. et al . Prevalence of extra-pancreatic cancers in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: results of a case-control study.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A3
• 255 Varadarajulu S, Lopes T L, Wilcox C M. et al . EUS versus surgical cyst-gastrostomy for management of pancreatic pseudocysts.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 256 Ang T L, Teo E K, Fock K M. EUS-guided drainage of infected pancreatic pseudocyst: use of a 10F Soehendra dilator to facilitate a double-wire technique for initial transgastric access (with videos).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  68 192-194
• 257 Kahaleh M, Shami V M, Conaway M R. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst: a prospective comparison with conventional endoscopic drainage.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 355-359
• 258 Seewald S, Ang T, Omar S. et al . A novel forward viewing linear echoendoscope in combination with a one-step, simultaneous double-wire technique facilitates EUS-guided pseudocyst and abscess drainage.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A186
• 259 Kang D, Eum J, Park C. et al . Bilateral metal stent placement for unresectable Klatskin tumor.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A185
• 260 Gan S I, Thompson C C, Lauwers G Y. et al . : Ethanol lavage of pancreatic cystic lesions: Initial pilot study.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2005;  61 746-752
• 261 Oh H C, Seo D W, Lee T Y. et al . New treatment for cystic tumors of the pancreas: EUS-guided ethanol lavage with paclitaxel injection.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 636-642
• 262 Seo D, Oh H, Lee T. et al . EUS-guided treatment of pancreatic cystic tumors by combined ethanol, lavage and taxol injection.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A35
• 263 Giday S A, Magno P, Gabrielson K L. et al . The utility of contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound in monitoring ethanol-induced pancreatic tissue ablation: a pilot study in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 525-529
• 264 Sun S, Wang S, Ge N. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound-guided interstitial chemotherapy in the pancreas: results in a canine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 530-534
• 265 Yusuf T E, Matthes K, Brugge W R. EUS-guided photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for ablation of normal pancreatic tissue: a pilot study in a porcine model (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 957-961
• 266 Sun S, Xu H, Xin J. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound-guided interstitial brachytherapy of unresectable pancreatic cancer: results of a pilot trial.  Endoscopy. 2006;  38 399-403
• 267 Carrara S, Albarello L, Addis A. et al . Endoscopic ultrasound-guided application of a cryotherm probe in the pancreas: results in an animal model.  Gut. 2007;  56 (Suppl III) A35
• 268 Fritscher-Ravens A, Ghanbari A, Thompson S. et al . Which parameters might predict complications after natural orifice endoluminal surgery (NOTES)? Results from a randomized comparison with open surgical access in pigs.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 888-892
• 269 Meining A, Wilhelm D, Burian M. et al . Development, standardization, and evaluation of NOTES cholecystectomy using a transsigmoid approach in the porcine model: an acute feasibility study.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 860-864
• 270 Wilhelm D, Meining A, von Delius S. et al . An innovative, safe and sterile sigmoid access (ISSA) for NOTES.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 401-406
• 271 von Delius S, Huber W, Feussner H. et al . Effect of pneumoperitoneum on hemodynamics and inspiratory pressures during natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): an experimental, controlled study in an acute porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 854-861
• 272 von Delius S, Gillen S, Doundoulakis E. et al . Comparison of transgastric access techniques for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 273 Ryou M, Fong D G, Pai R D. et al . Evaluation of a novel access and closure device for NOTES applications: a transcolonic survival study in the porcine model (with video).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 964-969
• 274 Bergström M, Swain P, Park P O. : Early clinical experience with a new flexible endoscopic suturing method for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery and intraluminal endosurgery (with videos).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 528-533
• 275 Dray X, Gabrielson K L, Buscaglia J M. et al . Air and fluid leak tests after NOTES procedures: a pilot study in a live porcine model (with videos).  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  [Epub ahead of print]
• 276 McGee M F, Marks J M, Onders R P. et al . Infectious implications in the porcine model of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) with PEG-tube closure: a quantitative bacteriologic study.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  Apr 11. [Epub ahead of print]
• 277 Ko C W, Shin E J, Buscaglia J M. et al . Preliminary pneumoperitoneum facilitates transgastric access into the peritoneal cavity for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: a pilot study in a live porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 849-853
• 278 Zorrón R, Filgueiras M, Maggioni L C. et al . NOTES.Transvaginal cholecystectomy: report of the first case.  Surg Innov. 2007;  14 279-283
• 279 Branco Filho A J, Noda R W, Kondo W. et al . Initial experience with hybrid transvaginal cholecystectomy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;  66 1245-1248
• 280 Bessler M, Stevens P D, Milone L. et al . Transvaginal laparoscopically assisted endoscopic cholecystectomy: a hybrid approach to natural orifice surgery.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;  66 1243-1245
• 281 Zornig C, Emmermann A, von Waldenfels H A, Mofid H. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without visible scar: combined transvaginal and transumbilical approach.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 913-915
• 282 Marescaux J, Dallemagne B, Perretta S. et al . Surgery without scars: report of transluminal cholecystectomy in a human being.  Arch Surg. 2007;  142 823-826
• 283 Zornig C, Mofid H, Emmermann A. et al . Scarless cholecystectomy with combined transvaginal and transumbilical approach in a series of 20 patients.  Surg Endosc. 2008;  Apr 9; [Epub ahead of print]
• 284 Zorron R, Maggioni L C, Pombo L. et al . NOTES transvaginal cholecystectomy: preliminary clinical application.  Surg Endosc. 2008;  22 542-547
• 285 Palanivelu C, Rajan P S, Rangarajan M. et al . Transumbilical flexible endoscopic cholecystectomyin humans: First feasibility study using a hybrid technique.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 428-431
• 286 Onders R P, McGee M F, Marks J. et al . Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) as a diagnostic tool in the intensive care unit.  Surg Endosc. 2007;  21 681-683
• 287 Fong D G, Ryou M, Pai R D. et al . Transcolonic ventral wall hernia mesh fixation in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 865-869
• 288 Hu B, Kalloo A N, Chung S S. et al . Peroral transgastric endoscopic primary repair of a ventral hernia in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 390-393
• 289 Cahill R A, Perretta S, Leroy J. et al . Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy in the colonic mesentery by natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES).  Ann Surg Oncol. 2008;  May 20. [Epub ahead of print]
• 290 Ryou M, Fong D G, Pai R D. et al . Dual-port distal pancreatectomy using a prototype endoscope and endoscopic stapler: a natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) survival study in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 881-887
• 291 Swain P. Nephrectomy and natural orifice translumenal endoscopy (NOTES): transvaginal, transgastric, transrectal, and transvesical approaches.  J Endourol. 2008;  22 811-818
• 292 Fritscher-Ravens A, Ganbari A, Mosse C A. et al . Transesophageal endoscopic ultrasound-guided access to the heart.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 385-389
• 293 Fritscher-Ravens A, Patel K, Ghanbari A. et al . Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in the mediastinum: long-term survival animal experiments in transesophageal access, including minor surgical procedures.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 870-875
• 294 NOSCA Joint Committee on NOTES . NOTES: where have we been and where are we going?.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 779-780
• 295 Varadarajulu S, Tamhane A, Drelichman E R. Patient perception of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery as a technique for cholecystectomy.  Gastrointest Endosc. 2008;  67 854-860
• 296 Hagen M E, Wagner O J, Christen D, Morel P. Cosmetic issues of abdominal surgery: results of an enquiry into possible grounds for a natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) approach.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 581-583
• 297 Thele F, Zygmunt M, Glitsch A. et al . How do gynecologists feel about transvaginal NOTES surgery?.  Endoscopy. 2008;  40 576-580
• 298 Park P, Raju G, Swain P. et al . Randomized multicenter controlled study of endoscopic and surgical closure of a gastric notes access perforation in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A61
• 299 Bergstrom M, Raju G, Swain P. et al . Randomized multicenter controlled study of endoscopic and surgical closure of a 4-cm gaping wide colon perforation in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A60
• 300 Giday S A, Xue H, Dray X. et al . Infection prevention in notes: randomized controlled trial in a porcine model.  Endoscopy. 2007;  39 (Suppl I) A60