ReviewAnnals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials2018
An update on gastrointestinal endoscopy-associated infections and their contributing factors.
Review in Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05504434 (Performance of a Single-use Gastroscope), which is not on this map. Cited by 34 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Performance of a Single-use Gastroscope (aScope Gastro) for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Who cites it
34 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 85 citations in OpenAlex.
- Diagnostic and Clinical Performance of Single-Use Versus Reusable Gastrointestinal Endoscopes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2026Pooled it
- The feasibility and safety of disposable endoscope vs. conventional endoscope for upper gastrointestinal tract examination: a multicenter, randomized, parallel, non-inferiority trial.Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie · 2022Trial
- From cabinet to PlasmaBag: validating mobile endoscope storage with plasma technology.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Endoscopy Unit Implementation of a Sealed In-Room Air Purifier with Ultraviolet Irradiation Reduces Bacterial and Airborne Particle Levels.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of drying in digestive endoscope reprocessing: Systematic review on residual droplets and microorganisms.Endoscopy international open · 2026Review
- Comprehensive Review of How Endoscope Channel Biofilm Differs from Hydrated and Dry Surface Biofilm and Its Implications.Endoscopy international open · 2026Review
- Necrosectomy performed by a single-use endoscope with a large operative working channel.Endoscopy · 2025Article
- Direct application of non-thermal plasma technology for the elimination of biofilm from endoscope channels.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluation and application of an innovative portable field endoscope: addressing battlefield and biosafety concerns.Military Medical Research · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Review of Digestive Endoscopy-Associated Infections: Bacterial Pathogens, Host Susceptibility, and the Impact of Viral Hepatitis.Microorganisms · 2025Review
- Comparison of a portable disposable large-channel gastroscope and a conventional reusable gastroscope in gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- An investigation into cleaning quality of suction-type metal lumen instruments: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Tolerance ofBiofilm · 2024Article
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- Evaluation of plasma activated liquids for the elimination of mixed species biofilms within endoscopic working channels.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Microbiological surveillance result of endoscopes after INTERCEPT Foam Spray: a quasi-experimental pilot study in Singapore.Clinical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Performance of a single-use gastroscope for esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Prospective evaluation.Endoscopy international open · 2024Article
- The Evolution of Spinal Endoscopy: Design and Image Analysis of a Single-Use Digital Endoscope Versus Traditional Optic Endoscope.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Colonoscopy and Subsequent Risk of Parkinson's Disease.Journal of Parkinson's disease · 2024Article
- Analysis of Factors Related to Throat Soreness After Painless Gastroscopy: A Single-Center Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionDuring clinical use, gastrointestinal endoscopes are grossly contaminated with patient's native flora. These endoscopes undergo reprocessing to prevent infectious transmission upon future use. Endoscopy-associated infections and outbreaks have been reported, with a recent focus on the transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms. This review aims to provide an update on endoscopy-associated infections, and the factors contributing to their occurrence.
methodsPubMed, ScienceDirect, and CINAHL were searched for articles describing gastrointestinal endoscopy-associated infections and outbreaks published from 2008 to 2018. Factors contributing to their occurrence, and the outcomes of each outbreak were also examined.
resultsThis review found 18 articles, 16 of which described duodenoscope-associated infections, and the remaining two described colonoscope- and gastroscope-associated infection respectively. Outbreaks were reported from the United States, France, China, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The causative organisms reported were Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Salmonella enteritidis.
conclusionsA number of factors, including lapses in reprocessing, biofilm formation, endoscope design issues and endoscope damage, contribute to gastrointestinal endoscopy associated infection. Methods of improving endoscope reprocessing, screening for contamination and evaluating endoscope damage may be vital to preventing future infections and outbreaks.
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