An Ultrathin Endoscope with a 2.4-mm Working Channel Shortens the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Time by Shortening the Suction Time

Background/Aims: Poor suction ability through a narrow working channel prolongs esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The aim of this study was to evaluate suction with a new ultrathin endoscope (EG-580NW2; Fujifilm Corp.) having a 2.4-mm working channel in clinical practice. Methods: To evaluate in vit...

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Main Authors: Satoshi Shinozaki, Yoshimasa Miura, Yuji Ino, Kenjiro Shinozaki, Alan Kawarai Lefor, Hironori Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2015-11-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-48-6-516.pdf