ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2019
Duodenoscope-Associated Infections beyond the Elevator Channel: Alternative Causes for Difficult Reprocessing.
Article in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04628949 (A Single-Use Duodenoscope in a Real-World Setting), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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A Single-Use Duodenoscope in a Real-World Setting
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Efficacy of duodenoscope with disposable distal cap in reducing microbial contamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of methodology · 2026Article
- Advancing Duodenoscope Reprocessing with Alginate-Coated Calcium Peroxide Nanoparticles.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Disposable Duodenoscopes: Evidence and Open Issues.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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- Integration of robotic in the reprocessing and transfer of endoscopes.Endoscopy international open · 2022Article
- Single-Use Duodenoscopes for ERCP: Rationale, Feasibility, Cost, and Environmental Impact.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2022Article
- A narrative review on current duodenoscope reprocessing techniques and novel developments.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2021Review
- Antibacterial Polysiloxane Polymers and Coatings for Cochlear Implants.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Smart Supra- and Macro-Molecular Tools for Biomedical Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
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Abstract
objectivesDuodenoscopes have been widely used for both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures, but recently, numerous outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) infections have been reported which has led to extensive research for their possible causes. Consequently, the aim of this study is to search for possible duodenoscope surface damages that could provide an alternative and plausible source of infections. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn order to assess both outer and inner surfaces, a duodenoscope was dismantled and samples were taken from the outer resin polymer and from the air/water, elevator, and working (biopsy) channels that were characterized by FTIR, DSC, TGA, AFM, SEM techniques and the antimicrobial activity were tested.
resultsAlterations were noticed on both the coating and working channel polymers, with external alterations increasing progressively from the proximal sample to the distal sample near the tip of the scope. However, the results showed that the coating surface was still efficient against bacterial adhesion. Changes in surface texture and also morphological changes were shown.
conclusionsThe study describes the impact of routine procedural use and reprocessing cycles on the duodenoscope, showing that these may possibly make it susceptible to bacterial contamination and MDRO biofilm formation due to difficult reprocessing of the altered surfaces.
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