In vitro assessment of the performance of a new multiband mucosectomy device for endoscopic resection of early upper gastrointestinal neoplasia

D W Schölvinck, K Belghazi, R E Pouw, W L Curvers, B L A M Weusten, J J G H M Bergman

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Multiband mucosectomy (MBM) is widely used for the endoscopic resection of early neoplasia in the upper gastrointestinal tract. A new MBM-device may have advantages over the current MBM-device with improved visualization, easier passage of accessories, and higher suction power due to different trip wire and cap.

METHODS: Rubber bands were released one by one for both MBM-devices while endoscopic images were collected. First, free endoscopic view was assessed by computer-assisted measurements (quantitative) and by ranking the images by a panel of 11 endoscopists (qualitative). Second, using a visual analog scale, three 'blinded' endoscopists assessed introduction and advancement of three types of endoscopic devices through the working channel of a diagnostic endoscope with the MBM-devices assembled. Third, suction power was evaluated by a manometer attached to the cap of the assembled MBM-devices in four endoscopes. Negative pressures were measured after 5 and 10 s of suction and repeated five times. The passage and suction experiments were performed with dry trip wires and repeated after soaking with bloody, mucous fluids.

RESULTS: With all bands present, endoscopic views were 90 and 40% in the new and current MBM-device, respectively. With the release of more bands, differences slowly disappeared. The panel scored a better endoscopic view in the new MBM-device (p = 0.03). Passage of all accessories was considered significantly easier in the new MBM-device. With the associated snare in the working channel, suction power was significantly better with the new MBM-device.

CONCLUSION: Compared to the currently available MBM-device, the new MBM-device provides improved endoscopic visibility, smoother passage of accessories, and higher suction power.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)471-479
Number of pages9
JournalSurgical endoscopy
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2016

Keywords

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology
  • Endoscopes
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/pathology
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Mucous Membrane/pathology
  • Suction
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Tract/pathology

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