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5% NBI vs. 8.0% HD-WL;
= 0.852), ADR (41.0% NBI vs. 37.5% HD-WL;
= 0.531), or PDR (61.0% NBI vs. BLU-945 ic50 54.0% HD-WL;
= 0.157) between the two groups. No significant predictors of SSL detection were found on univariable or multivariable analysis. Increasing age and increased withdrawal time were an independent predictors of polyp detection and increasing age was also an independent predictor of adenoma detection on multivariable analysis.

In the hands of experienced colonoscopists, NBI does not improve SSL detection compared to HD-WL. Withdrawal time and patient age remain important factors for polyp and adenoma detection.
In the hands of experienced colonoscopists, NBI does not improve SSL detection compared to HD-WL. Withdrawal time and patient age remain important factors for polyp and adenoma detection.A duodenal duplication cyst (DDC) is a rare congenital anomaly. Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are traditionally treated by complete surgical resection due to the potential precancerous conditions. Here, we describe an asymptomatic DDC that was successfully treated using endoscopic resection. A submucosal tumor in the descending portion of the duodenum was detected in a 71-year-old female during a regular checkup at our hospital. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a 10-mm pedunculated submucosal tumor. Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed a 10-mm cystic tumor of low echogenicity that included nodules and debris. Endoscopic resection with hot snare polypectomy was performed for diagnosis and treatment. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histologic examination revealed that the cystic tumor was a DDC. Endoscopic resection is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to surgical resection for small DDCs with malignant potential.
The diverse treatments available for portal hypertension require specialized knowledge of hemodynamics and include endoscopic treatments, interventional radiology (IVR), and surgery. The Japan Society for Portal Hypertension has developed the skill qualification system (SQS) for portal hypertension and began examination in 2014. Here, the status and validity of the judgment of the SQS examination were evaluated.

From 2014 to 2020, 79 applicants were evaluated by the SQS for portal hypertension. Each unedited video submitted as a candidate procedure was evaluated by two judges, and a grade of greater than 70% for the scoring items assessed by the judges was required to pass the examination. Inter-rater agreement of success/failure between the two judges was investigated by the AC
coefficient.

The results of two judges differed for 11 of the 79 videos (13.9%), and five applicants (6.3%) ultimately failed the examination. The percentages of total points received by the applicants with endoscopic treatments, IVR, and surgery were 87.3%, 79.4%, and 80.8%, respectively. There were significant differences in the percentages between endoscopic treatments and IVR (
= 0.0015). The AC
coefficients were 0.84 for the applicants overall, 0.93 for endoscopic treatments, 0.66 for IVR, and 0.72 for surgery. Similarly, there were significant differences in the AC
coefficient between endoscopic treatments and IVR (
= 0.021).

The SQS for portal hypertension of the Japan Society for Portal Hypertension showed high reliability for video assessments by the judges. This system may contribute to the spread and further development of safe and effective treatments for portal hypertension in Japan.
The SQS for portal hypertension of the Japan Society for Portal Hypertension showed high reliability for video assessments by the judges. This system may contribute to the spread and further development of safe and effective treatments for portal hypertension in Japan.
Plastic stents (PS) used for preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC) tend to be associated with a high incidence of recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO). Although 10-mm diameter fully covered self-expanding metallic stents (FCSEMS) have come into use, vigilance is still required to prevent complications, such as cholecystitis and surgical site infection. The present study examined the efficacy and safety of the 6-mm diameter FCSEMS for PBD.

The present retrospective study compared the incidence of complications associated with the use of 6-mm FCSEMS and PS. The inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of PDAC and preoperative endoscopic biliary tract drainage performed at our institution between April 2012 and June 2019.

Of the 51 patients enrolled, 25 and 26 patients received a PS and a 6-mm FCSEMS, respectively. The RBO incidence was significantly lower in the 6-mm FCSEMS group (7.7%) than in the PS group (40.0%) (
= 0.009), and time to RBO was significantly longer in the 6-mm FCSEMS group (HR= 6.008,
= 0.021). The patency rate at three months after stent placement was significantly higher in the latter group (83.5% vs. 45.3%,
= 0.009, Log-rank test). The groups did not differ significantly in terms of complications associated with PBD, such as cholecystitis and surgical site infection.

The present findings suggested that the 6-mm FCSEMS may be an effective drainage device for use in PBD in PDAC treatment.
The present findings suggested that the 6-mm FCSEMS may be an effective drainage device for use in PBD in PDAC treatment.
The changes in portal hypertension after achieving a sustained viral response (SVR) by direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have not been fully elucidated. Consequently, noninvasive and inexpensive predictors need to be investigated. We therefore explored factors associated with the progression of EVs after the achievement of an SVR with DAAs in patients with chronic hepatitis C.

Eighty-nine patients, who had achieved an SVR with DAAs and could have their esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings compared between before DAAs administration and after achieving an SVR achievement were enrolled in this study. We compared the patients with and without EVs progression. Furthermore, the cumulative progression rates of EVs were also analyzed.

The fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) before DAAs administration was the only significant factor for the progression of EVs after an SVR (odds ratios 1.2, 95% confidence intervals 1.05-1.38,
= 0.01). In a receiver operating characteristics analysis, the cut-off of FIB-4 for the progression of EVs was 8.41 (sensitivity 0.63, specificity 0.86, positive predictive value 0.31, negative predictive value 0.96), namely EVs of those with more than 8.41 of FIB-4 progressed and those with less than 8.41 of FIB-4 did not.

As patients with FIB-4 ≥ 8.41 may have progressions of EVs, periodic surveillance by EGD should be continued in such cases, even after an SVR is achieved.
As patients with FIB-4 ≥ 8.41 may have progressions of EVs, periodic surveillance by EGD should be continued in such cases, even after an SVR is achieved.
Under the current pandemic situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we have newly developed a commercially available device named Endomask to prevent the diffusion of droplets from subjects undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Herein, we evaluate the efficacy and safety of the device, and also evaluate the stress of the device on the operators and the subjects of EGD.

The efficacy of the device was evaluated using an experimental model that simulated the environment of EGD. The safety of the device was evaluated clinically by means of measuring the oxygen saturation and the expiratory carbonic dioxide partial pressure of subjects with our device during EGD. The stress of the device on the operability of the endoscopists and the respiration of the subjects were evaluated using questionnaires.

In the experiments with Endomask, the percentage of the area with simulated droplets was significantly reduced compared to that without our device (median, 0.24% vs. 6.96%,
=0.009). The saturation of oxygen and the expiratory carbonic dioxide partial pressure of subjects with the device did not show significant change at any recording times. Neither the operators nor the subjects felt serious stress from examination with the device.

Endomask could remarkably and safely prevent the diffusion of droplets without serious stress. Endomask is expected to contribute to a reduction of the infectious risk of SARS-CoV-2 in endoscopy units during COVID-19 pandemic.
Endomask could remarkably and safely prevent the diffusion of droplets without serious stress. Endomask is expected to contribute to a reduction of the infectious risk of SARS-CoV-2 in endoscopy units during COVID-19 pandemic.
To compare treatment outcomes between injection endoscopic submucosal dissection using ProKnife (P-ESD) and conventional ESD (C-ESD) for gastric lesions.

In this randomized controlled trial, we compared treatment outcomes of P-ESD and C-ESD for simulated gastric lesions ≥3 cm in resected porcine stomachs. Predictive factors associated with ESD difficulties were investigated using logistic regression analysis.

Seventy lesions were screened; however, two lesions were excluded. A total of 12 endoscopists performed 68 ESDs 34 P-ESDs and 34 C-ESDs. The ESD procedure time of P-ESD (36.3 [28.4-46.8] min) was significantly shorter than that of C-ESD (46 [36.4-64.6] min;
= 0.0014). The technical success rates did not differ between the P-ESD and C-ESD groups (en bloc resection rate, 100% in both groups; complete resection rate, 94.1% and 85.3%, respectively;
= 0.23). The number of injections during P-ESD (7.5 [6-10] times) was significantly higher than during C-ESD (4 [3-5] times;
< 0.001), but the total volume of injected solution during P-ESD (20 [16-26.3] ml) was significantly smaller than during C-ESD (27.5 [20-31.5] ml;
= 0.0019). In multivariate analysis, less ESD experience (odds ratio [OR], 3.9) and selection of C-ESD as the ESD method (OR, 3.8) were independent predictive factors associated with ESD difficulties.

Compared with C-ESD, P-ESD had a shorter procedure time but also allowed for notable technical success and safety.
Compared with C-ESD, P-ESD had a shorter procedure time but also allowed for notable technical success and safety.Immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic condition associated with fibroinflammatory lesions and is characterized by elevated serum IgG4 levels and IgG4-positive cell infiltration into the affected tissues. It has been reported that IgG4-RD affects a variety of organs but uncommonly affects the gastrointestinal tract. In particular, there are few cases of lesions in the small intestine, except for sclerosing mesenteritis, which were mostly diagnosed from surgical specimens. Herein, we describe the case of a 70-year-old man who initially presented with abdominal pain, headache, later cognitive decline, and gait disturbance caused by IgG4-RD. Colonoscopy revealed irregular ulcers in the terminal ileum, and computed tomography of the head showed hypertrophic pachymeningitis. Numerous IgG4-positive cells were detected in the ileal and dural biopsies. We diagnosed the patient with IgG4-RD and started steroid pulse therapy. After initiation of treatment, the symptoms quickly improved. The patient was discharged from the hospital after starting oral prednisolone treatment (30 mg).
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