Ecological impact of endoscopic dilatation using the bougie cap device: a low-tech innovation to reduce waste by 99 %
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1838-3860
Abstract: Endoscopic dilatation for esophageal stenosis is an invasive and repetitive procedure. Different modalities exist (balloon dilatation, bougie dilatation) with similar efficacy [1], but their different ecological impact should be considered during endoscopic procedures [2, 3].… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic dilatation; waste; cap; ecological impact ... See more keywords
Three different strategies to overcome dilation failures of the bougie cap for upper gastrointestinal refractory strictures
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2081-9329
Abstract: Benign strictures of the upper gastrointestinal tract usually require endoscopic dilation either with balloons or bougies (▶Fig. 1) as the first-line treatment. Both techniques are equivalent in terms of efficacy and safety [1], but the… read more here.
Keywords: refractory; dilation; stricture; bougiecap ... See more keywords