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Kavel Visrodia et al. Reprocessing of single-use endoscopic variceal band ligation devices: a pilot study

Endoscopic band ligation devices are expensive and designed for single use, which limits their uptake in developing countries. Investigators from the Mayo Clinic concluded that reprocessing of endoscopic ligation devices was microbiologically effective, making repeat use of these devices possible.