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…
BACKGROUND: Pseudopolyposis is a rare phenotype of esophageal Crohn's disease (eCD) that develops from repeated cycles of inflammation and healing. “Bridged” types have elongated, filiform morphologies that connect opposing walls of the esophageal lumen…
Endoscopic resection is the standard of care for superficial esophageal neoplasms. Advances in techniques have allowed extensive resections resulting in circumferential defects, which substantially increases the risk of stricture formation requiring ongoing intervention…