Esophageal Stricture Dilation Using the Novel BougieCap

In this edition of EndoHacks, we discuss dilation to eradicate a tight, fibrotic Schatzki ring using the novel, ...

JULY 16, 2025

Endoscopic Removal of a Sharp Object From Inside The Stomach Using the Transparent, Soft Mega Cap

From snares, Roth nets, forceps and tripod prongs to overtubes and soft distal scope attachments, a myriad of ...

APRIL 30, 2025

Cap-Assisted Argon Plasma Coagulation of Esophageal Inlet Patch in Gastric Heterotopia

A 38-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of globus sensation, intermittent dysphagia, and cough.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Concept of ‘Personalized’ Argon Plasma Coagulation for Treating Angiodysplasias

We propose the concept of “personalized” APC therapy, which includes the use of additional therapies ...

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Using the Soft, Mega, Distal Transparent Cap to Remove Food Bolus

There are myriad instruments to remove impacted food boluses, including nets, snares, forceps, tripod prongs, ...

JULY 5, 2024

Suction Mark Technique for Identifying and Resecting Flat Colon Polyps

Flat lesions often “disappear” from endosopist’s eyes, especially when the colon is not ...

MARCH 13, 2024

Mastering the Use of Through-the-Scope Clips

Hemoclips, or clips, originally designed for hemostasis, are versatile tools that have revolutionized various ...

JANUARY 5, 2024

Natural or Biologic Chromoendoscopy for Detection of Colorectal Polyps

Endoscopic detection and resection of colorectal polyps is the key determinant of the eventual prevention of ...

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Endoscopic Band Ligation for Watermelon Stomach

Gastric antral vascular ectasia is an uncommon but important cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia that was ...

MAY 22, 2023

Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Foreign Bodies Using the Tripod Grasper

Originally developed to retrieve colon polyps, the tripod grasper soon became useful for removing other types of ...

MARCH 14, 2023

EndoHacks: Thinking Outside the Traditional Endoscopy Box
Optimizing Hemospray Delivery With Bone Wax

Hemostatic powder TC-325 (Hemospray, Cook Medical) is a highly effective primary and rescue noncontact hemostatic ...

JULY 14, 2022

EndoHacks: Thinking Outside the Traditional Endoscopy Box
Using Transparent Caps

Transparent caps are used commonly for both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. Cap-assisted ...

MAY 20, 2022