- Recent Update on Microbiological Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Endoscopes after High-Level Disinfection
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Shin SP, Kim WH
- KMID: 2148546
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):369-373.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.369
Endoscopy-related infections are important contributors to nosocomial infections. Endoscope reprocessing according to standard guidelines ensures high-level disinfection and prevents endoscopy-related infections. Microbiological surveillance may help in monitoring the effectiveness of... -
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- Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endoscope Reprocessing
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Oh HJ, Kim JS
- KMID: 2148545
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):364-368.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.364
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is effective and safe for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. However, issues regarding endoscope-transmitted infections are emerging. Many countries have established and continuously revise guidelines... -
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- Endoscopic Revision Surgery of Middle Ear
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Sohn SJ
- KMID: 2275668
- Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2001 Jun;44(6):595-599.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: With modern endoscopes, the mastoidectomized cavity and the middle ear can be visualized with a minimally invasive technique. The author employed endoscopes in reoperation of the middle... -
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- Adequacy of Reprocessing Gastrointestinal Endoscopes in Korea Hospitals
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Kim Y, Jeong JS
- KMID: 2361644
- J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.
- 2016 Nov;18(4):288-295.
- doi: 10.7586/jkbns.2016.18.4.288
BACKGROUND: This study was conducted in order to survey the current state of cleaning, disinfection, rinsing, drying, and storage of gastrointestinal endoscopes. METHODS: Eighty hospitals were selected through convenient sampling. Self-reported... -
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- Recent Update of Gastrointestinal Endoscope Reprocessing
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Hong KH, Lim YJ
- KMID: 2048932
- Clin Endosc.
- 2013 May;46(3):267-273.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2013.46.3.267
As infection-related issues have become one of the most important concerns in endoscopy centers, proper reprocessing of endoscopes has attracted great interest. Compliance with established guidelines for reprocessing is critical... -
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- Efficacy of Peracetic Acid (EndoPA®) for Disinfection of Endoscopes
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Lee JM, Lee KM, Kim DB, Go SE, Ko S, Kang Y, Hong S
- KMID: 2414457
- Korean J Gastroenterol.
- 2018 Jun;71(6):319-323.
- doi: 10.4166/kjg.2018.71.6.319
BACKGROUND/AIMS: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of peracetic acid (EndoPA®; Firson Co., Ltd., Cheonan, Korea) in disinfecting endoscopes. METHODS: We prospectively investigated the gastroscopes (Part I) utilized in 100 gastroscopic... -
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- Endoscopic Tympanoplasty
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Sohn SJ, Park CM, Choe SH, Choi YS, Kwon SW
- KMID: 2012702
- Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2000 Jun;43(6):598-603.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Modern endoscopes provide a direct access into the hidden recesses of the middle ear using a minimally invasive approach. The authors employed endoscopes in a transcanal tympanoplasty... -
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- A Case of Foreign Body Removal Using Latex Glove and Two Endoscopes
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Kim IH, Kim JS, Park SS, Lim YJ, Park SJ, Jang EJ, Park JS, Baik HW
- KMID: 1929795
- Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
- 2005 Nov;31(5):334-338.
Foreign body ingestion is a common clinical problem. Foreign bodies are generally swallowed accidentally and most pass out spontaneously. However, if a sharp object is not eliminated early, it can... -
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- Disinfection Efficacy of Glutaraldehyde and an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor: an In-Use Evaluation
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Lee JH, Rhee PL, Choe WH, Hong IC, Ahn BH, Song JH, Lee NY, Yoon SW, Kim YH, Son HJ, Kim JJ, Koh KC, Paik SW, Rhee JC, Choi KW
- KMID: 1890755
- Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
- 2001 Jun;22(6):393-398.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Safety of endoscopic procedures has been a major issue over the last 10 years. Most endoscopy units use 2% glutaraldehyde and automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) for disinfecting gastrointestinal endoscopes.... -
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- Disinfection Efficacy of a New Endoscope Reprocessing System Using Electrolyzed Acid Water: An In-Use Evaluation
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Lee JH, Rhee PL, Song JH, Lee NY, Lim YJ, Jang JK, Kim YH, Kim JJ, Paik SW, Rhee JC, Choi KW
- KMID: 2305413
- Korean J Infect Dis.
- 2001 Apr;33(2):133-138.
BACKGROUND: Electrolyzed acid water (EAW) is a new liquid chemical germicide containing a mixture of oxidizing species and prepared by mixing a small amount of salt with tap water in... -
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- The Value of Superoxidized Water (Cleantop(R)) for Endoscopic Disinfection
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Joo KR, Jeong JS, Lee SK, Lee YS, Min YI, Kim MN, Pai CH
- KMID: 2084244
- Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
- 2000 Nov;21(5):819-824.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Conventional disinfectants are expensive, hazardous, and often require long periods of exposure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new endoscopic disinfector (Cleantop(R)) that... -
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- Current Issues in Duodenoscope-Associated Infections: Now Is the Time to Take Action
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Ha J, Son BK
- KMID: 2148544
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):361-363.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.361
A duodenoscope has a very complex structure that contains many small parts which make reprocessing more challenging. The difficulty in cleaning duodenoscopes contributes to a higher risk of infection than... -
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- The Legal Meaning of an Endoscope Guideline
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Jeon HH
- KMID: 2304874
- Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
- 2004 Oct;29(4):161-174.
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- Update in Treatment of Orbital Blowout Fractures
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Kwon J
- KMID: 1446500
- Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
- 2011 May;54(5):317-323.
- doi: 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2011.54.5.317
The orbital wall is commonly fractured and its incidence ranges from 18 to 50% of all craniofacial fractures.1,2) Numerous papers have been reported about the surgical indication, surgical timing, approach... -
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- Endoscope Reprocessing: Update on Controversial Issues
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Choi HH, Cho YS
- KMID: 2148543
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):356-360.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.356
Several issues concerning endoscope reprocessing remain unresolved based on currently available data. Thus, further studies are required to confirm standard practices including safe endoscope shelf life, proper frequency of replacement... -
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- A Case of Afferent Loop Syndrome Treated by Endoscopic Metal Stent Insertion Using Two Endoscopes
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Kim JJ, Cheon YK, Lee TY, Shim CS
- KMID: 2268975
- Korean J Med.
- 2015 Oct;89(4):428-432.
- doi: 10.3904/kjm.2015.89.4.428
Afferent loop syndrome is a rare complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy, and the endoscopic approach is difficult due to the surgically altered anatomy. Herein, we report a case of afferent loop obstruction... -
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- Role of Clinical Endoscopy in Emphasizing Endoscope Disinfection
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Ryu JK, Kim EY, Kwon KA, Choi IJ, Hahm KB
- KMID: 2148542
- Clin Endosc.
- 2015 Sep;48(5):351-355.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.5.351
Based on the unexpected Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Korea, it was established that the virus can spread easily, MERS exposure in hospitals carries an extreme risk for... -
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- Guidelines of cleaning and disinfection in gastrointestinal endoscope for clinicians
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Oh TH, Han ST, Hong KI, Jeong EH, Lee H, Yun JW, Park KH, Lee JW, Kim YJ, Chang W, Park CY
- KMID: 2409021
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2018 Feb;61(2):130-138.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2018.61.2.130
Gastrointestinal endoscopy plays an important diagnostic and therapeutic role in the field of gastrointestinal disease. As endoscopies have become more common due to the nationwide screening program for digestive cancer... -
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- Feasibility of Obtaining Quantitative 3-Dimensional Information Using Conventional Endoscope: A Pilot Study
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Hyun JJ, Chun HJ, Keum B, Seo YS, Kim YS, Jeen YT, Lee HS, Um SH, Kim CD, Ryu HS, Lim JW, Woo DG, Kim YJ, Lim MT
- KMID: 2134503
- Clin Endosc.
- 2012 Sep;45(3):182-188.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is gaining popularity and has been partly adopted in laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery but has not been applied to gastrointestinal endoscopy. As a first step,... -
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- Endoscopic Imaging in Barrett's Oesophagus: Applications in Routine Clinical Practice and Future Outlook
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Costello S, Singh R
- KMID: 1805254
- Clin Endosc.
- 2011 Dec;44(2):87-92.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2011.44.2.87
The practice for endoscopic surveillance of Barrett's oesophagus has evolved from "blind" or random 4 quadrant biopsies (Seattle protocol) to a more "intelligent" targeted biopsy approach. This evolution has been... -
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