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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 471-479 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Surgical endoscopy |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 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