CHICAGO—Endoscopists might not have to give up their simethicone. Extended automated drying for 15 minutes eliminated residual moisture within endoscope working channels even in the setting of up to 3% (high concentration) simethicone use, according to a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2023.
Although the use of simethicone to decrease air bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract and improve visualization during endoscopy has become common practice in recent years, the three