Navtej Buttar

BACKGROUND: The field of bariatric endoscopy continues to evolve with the introduction of new technology and refinement of endoscopic techniques. Recently, the gastric antrum has gained interest as a potential novel therapeutic target…

BACKGROUND: The field of bariatric endoscopy continues to evolve with the introduction of new technology and refinement of endoscopic techniques. Recently, the gastric antrum has gained interest as a potential novel therapeutic target…

Visceral artery pseudoaneurysms include aneurysms of the celiac, superior, or inferior mesenteric arteries and their branches. Pseudoaneurysms have a high risk of rupture with life threatening consequences…

Malignant colorectal polyps are defined as lesions that invade into the submucosa and represent early colorectal cancer (T1 by the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors system)…

Malignant colorectal polyps are defined as lesions that invade into the submucosa and represent early colorectal cancer (T1 by the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumors system)…

Introduction: The X-Tack system is a device used for soft-tissue approximation in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, and for stent or enteral tube fixation. Since it is a relatively new device, sparse data exists on potential adverse events that may occur following its use…

Leakage of esophageal content through esophageal perforation can cause abscesses around the esophagus or pleural space. These abscesses are challenging to manage, mainly if the leak is in the proximal esophagus, where stent placement is challenging due to limited landing space…

Gastro-entero-colonic fistulas resulting from either stomach or colonic malignancies are highly morbid and challenging to manage…

INTRODUCTION AND CASE PRESENTATION

Managing giant pedunculated gastrointestinal polyps (>5cm) is challenging due to hemorrhage from a retracted feeding artery and the inability to debulk if the polyp is cut in toto. A detachable snare (endo-loop) is a valuable tool to cinch pedunculated polyp…

Placing feeding tubes remains a large part of hospital-based GI practice. This session updates the thinking and practice of PEG and PEJ placement with an emphasis on complex conditons…