Clin Endosc.  2012 Sep;45(3):316-318.

Spyglass Direct Visualization System

• Kahaleh M

Abstract

Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is considered the gold standard to manage biliary disorders, it has its own limitations. The single-operator cholangioscopy (SOC) system (Spyglass) may offer an interesting compromise for most advanced biliary endoscopists, in terms of size (10 Fr diameter) and complexity of use. SOC is a great step toward intraductal visualization and therapy but the best is yet to come.

Keyword

Cholangioscopy; Spyglass; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

MeSH Terms

Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde

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