Publications by authors named "G Vanbiervliet"
Background: Achieving competence in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) requires extensive training. Recognizing the potential of simulator-based education for safe and effective skill development, we aimed to assess whether initial training with the Boškoski-Costamagna ERCP Trainer (BCT) is beneficial compared with conventional training alone (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDigestive endoscopy is a highly dynamic medical discipline, with the recent adoption of new endoscopic procedures. However, comprehensive guidelines on the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in these new procedures have been lacking for many years. The Guidelines Commission of the French Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SFED) convened in 2023 to establish guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis in digestive endoscopy for all digestive endoscopic procedures, based on literature data up to September 1, 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ) is an alternative to duodenal stenting and surgical GJ (SGGJ) in malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGOO). European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines restricted EUS-GJ for MGOO only, because of misdeployment. The aim was to evaluate its outcomes focusing on benign indications.
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- A multicenter study assessed the feasibility and safety of EUS-guided fiducial marker placement in patients with esophageal or rectal cancer referred for radiation therapy, focusing on success rates and outcomes.
- The study involved 33 patients, achieving a 93.9% success rate in marker placement, with an average procedure time of 12.5 minutes and no reported adverse events.
- Results showed that all fiducial markers remained visible throughout radiation therapy, emphasizing the approach's safety and effectiveness for these cancer types.