Original paper
Concept of disposable duodenoscope: at what cost?
Abstract
Although most postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) biliary tract infections are attributed to suboptimal ductal drainage, transmission of infection by contaminated reusable duodenoscopes has been reported. To overcome this limitation, a disposable duodenoscope has been recently developed. However, given the widespread use and large volume of ERCPs being performed worldwide, the financial viability of this novel concept is...
Paper Details
Title
Concept of disposable duodenoscope: at what cost?
Published Date
Feb 12, 2019
Journal
Volume
68
Issue
11
Pages
1915 - 1917