Advances in Endoscopy

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

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Interests: gastroenterology; gastrointestinal endoscopy; irritable bowel syndrome; inflammatory bowel disease; ERCP; EUS
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Interests: operative endoscopy; luminal endoscopy; gastroparesis; post-surgical endoscopic treatment; sedation; surgical endoscopy
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Dear Colleagues,

The forthcoming Special Issue on advanced endoscopy aims to curate cutting-edge research within the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. This issue invites paper submissions that focus on various facets of advanced techniques in gastrointestinal endoscopy. These encompass the endoscopic resection of pre-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, third-space endoscopy targeting motility disorders (E-POEM for achalasia and G-POEM for gastroparesis), and endoscopic management of surgical complications, including anastomotic leaks. The Special Issue strives to advance our understanding and capabilities in the domain of advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy, with the ultimate objective of enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Dr. Emanuele Sinagra
Dr. Francesco Vito Mandarino
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The Dual Lens of Endoscopy and Histology in the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders—A Comprehensive Review
by Alberto Barchi, Edoardo Vespa, Sandro Passaretti, Giuseppe Dell’Anna, Ernesto Fasulo, Mona-Rita Yacoub, Luca Albarello, Emanuele Sinagra, Luca Massimino, Federica Ungaro, Silvio Danese and Francesco Vito Mandarino
Diagnostics 2024, 14(8), 858; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14080858 - 22 Apr 2024
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Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal eosinophil accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract. Among these EGIDs, Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is the most well documented, while less is known about Eosinophilic Gastritis (EoG), Eosinophilic Enteritis (EoN), and Eosinophilic Colitis [...] Read more.
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal eosinophil accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract. Among these EGIDs, Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is the most well documented, while less is known about Eosinophilic Gastritis (EoG), Eosinophilic Enteritis (EoN), and Eosinophilic Colitis (EoC). The role of endoscopy in EGIDs is pivotal, with applications in diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic intervention. In EoE, the endoscopic reference score (EREFS) has been shown to be accurate in raising diagnostic suspicion and effective in monitoring therapeutic responses. Additionally, endoscopic dilation is the first-line treatment for esophageal strictures. For EoG and EoN, while the literature is more limited, common endoscopic findings include erythema, nodules, and ulcerations. Histology remains the gold standard for diagnosing EGIDs, as it quantifies eosinophilic infiltration. In recent years, there have been significant advancements in the histological understanding of EoE, leading to the development of diagnostic scores and the identification of specific microscopic features associated with the disease. However, for EoG, EoN, and EoC, precise eosinophil count thresholds for diagnosis have not yet been established. This review aims to elucidate the role of endoscopy and histology in the diagnosis and management of the three main EGIDs and to analyze their strengths and limitations, their interconnection, and future research directions. Full article
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Suspected Mirizzi Syndrome Type IV as Both a Diagnostic and Bridge-to-Surgery Procedure
by Giacomo Emanuele Maria Rizzo, Settimo Caruso and Ilaria Tarantino
Diagnostics 2024, 14(8), 855; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14080855 - 22 Apr 2024
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Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a challenging diagnosis due to its similar presentation with other biliary diseases; thus, the role of endoscopy is sometimes unclear, especially in altered anatomy. Radiological examinations may usually suspect it, but deeper examinations could be necessary to confirm it. [...] Read more.
Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a challenging diagnosis due to its similar presentation with other biliary diseases; thus, the role of endoscopy is sometimes unclear, especially in altered anatomy. Radiological examinations may usually suspect it, but deeper examinations could be necessary to confirm it. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) certainly has a therapeutic role in cases of jaundice, cholangitis or concurrent choledocolithiasis, although surgery is without doubt the definitive treatment in most of the cases. Therefore, surgeons may have a clearer picture of the condition of the biliary tree with respect to fistulas thanks to ERCP, particularly in patients with a higher grade of MS (type higher than 2 in the Csendes classification). Therefore, a complete removal of biliary stones is sometimes not possible due to size and location, so biliary stenting becomes the only option, even if transitory. Our brief report is a further demonstration of the fundamental role of ERCP in managing MS, even when it has no long-term therapeutic aim but is performed as bridge-to-surgery, especially in cases with a more difficult biliary anatomy due to the type of fistula. Moreover, we truly suggest discussing patients affected with MS in a multidisciplinary board, preferably in tertiary hepatobiliary centers. Full article
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