BACKGROUND: There is a lack of data on training benchmarks to define competence in colorectal EMR (C-EMR) among advanced endoscopy trainees (AETs). Previous pilot data from our group demonstrated a relatively low proportion of AETs achieve competence on key cognitive and technical aspects of C-EMR…
Training in interventional endoscopy is offered by interventional endoscopy fellowship programs (IEFPs) not accredited by the ACGME. The number of these programs has increased exponentially with a concurrent increase in the breadth and complexity of these procedures…
INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a crucial diagnostic and therapeutic modality for managing bile leaks, particularly in the context of traumatic etiologies…
Benign GI strictures lead to significant morbidity and overall reduced quality of life for patients. These lesions are often refractory to first-line treatment interventions such as endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD)…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Colonoscopy is the gold standard in the prevention and diagnosis of colorectal disease that relies on adequate bowel preparation for optimal visualization of the colonic mucosa…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
BACKGROUND: Benign and malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) at the remnant stomach in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) can potentially be life-threatening…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine