A multi-center retrospective study on the clinical value of two generations of a single-operator cholangioscope: analysis of 191 applications in 162 patients
W Dolak, R Schwarzer, U Itzlinger-Monshi, M Gschwantler, J Holzinger, U Olynetz, D Hubner, J Weber-Eibel, M Peck-Radosavljevic, B Stadler, K Jilek, P Herbst, B Hellmich, T Pachofszky, A Maieron, M Schöniger-Hekele, B Tribl, M Trauner, A Püspök, R Schöfl · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2016 · Heft 05
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Background: Cholangioscopy provides direct visualization of the biliary tract by using ultra-slim endoscopes that can be introduced into the bile duct. The SpyGlass system is a catheter-based technology which can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes by a single operator. Recently, a new generation of this technology has been launched. Aims and Methods: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinical value of SpyGlass cholangioscopy by analyzing consecutive examinations at eight Austrian referral centers for bilio-pancreatic endoscopy. Patients characteristics, indications, image quality from 1…