A newly developed variable stiffness duodenoscope for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

In conclusion, while the VSD performed well, the present models do not appear to offer obvious advantages over the standard duodenoscopes for routine diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP. Prospective studies may be warranted to identify those patients who would benefit from this new technology. PMID: 21197070 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21197070?dopt=Abstract

Source: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy - June 5, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Diagn Ther Endosc Source Type: research