Improving hygiene in endoscopy
The use of flexible endoscopes for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is increasing as it represents a relatively non-invasive method for the diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions of the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems, such as gallstones, undefined biliary strictures, bile duct injury or leaks, and cancer. The design of duodenoscopes, however, is complex; they […]