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Endoscopic Hemostasis Using Gel Immersion Endoscopy for Duodenal Ulcer and a Sigmoid Colon Polyp: A Novel Gel Injection Method

Overview
Journal JGH Open
Specialty Gastroenterology
Date 2022 Nov 21
PMID 36406656
Authors
Ryuhei Jinushi
Tomoaki Tashima
Naoki Ishii
Akashi Fujita
Yuki Tanisaka
Masafumi Mizuide
Yumi Mashimo
Tomonori Kawasaki
Shomei Ryozawa
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Abstract

Gel immersion endoscopy (GIE) has gained prominence for securing a good visual field. Traditionally, OS-1 jelly (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory) has been used for GIE. However, due to the presence of electrolytes, it is unsuitable for endoscopic hemostasis using a monopolar device. Therefore, VISCOCLEAR (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory), a new gel that does not contain electrolytes, has been developed. Moreover, unlike water or saline, VISCOCLEAR does not readily mix with blood, making it effective in visualizing gastrointestinal bleeding. We report two cases in which GIE was performed using a novel gel injection method.

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