BACKGROUND AND AIM: Despite extensive cleaning and disinfection protocols, 5-15% of ready-to-use duodenoscopes are still contaminated with high concern (HC) microorganisms such as _Klebsiella pneumoniae_, _Escherichia coli_ and _Pseudomonas aeruginosa_…
Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) has had a rising incidence in the US, prompting guidelines for endoscopic screening in those with risk factors for its precursor Barret’s esophagus (BE)…
Recent studies have described the durability of EET for BE-related neoplasia and the risk of neoplastic recurrence after achieving complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM). Current guidelines for endoscopic surveillance intervals post-EET are based on limited evidence…
INTRODUCTION: EET is endorsed by guidelines for treatment of BE-related neoplasia patients. Few studies describe long-term durability outcomes in BE patients who achieve complete eradication of intestinal metaplasia (CE-IM) following EET…