Introducing the next evolution of the small-caliber-tip transparent hood: enhancing the pocket-creation method by building on previous successes
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Abstract
The pocket-creation method facilitates the procedure of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and results in high-quality resected specimens with thick and minimally burned submucosa [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]. The small-caliber-tip transparent hood (ST hood; Fujifilm, Tokyo, Japan) is an essential component of the pocket-creation method, with a conical shape that allows the endoscope tip to enter into the submucosal space quickly and easily [ 5 ]. The small-caliber-tip transparent hood provides both traction and countertraction, stretching the submucosa and allowing it to be easily cut with minimal thermal damage. The previous conventional (DH-15GR; Fujifilm) and short small-caliber-tip transparent hoods (DH-28GR; Fujifilm) each had their own advantages and disadvantages. However, the latest hood of this type (DH-33GR; Fujifilm), launched in Japan in June 2019, incorporates the best qualities of both ([ Fig. 1 ], [ Table 1 ]). Features of this latest hood include: 1) a small, 7-mm diameter orifice; 2) an inner guiderail directing the tips of inserted devices to the center of the endoscopic view (similar to the conventional model); 3) a shorter, 7-mm conical protrusion; 4) double slits facilitating drainage of internal fluid; 5) an easy-to-attach silicon cylindrical base (similar to the short small-caliber-tip transparent hood); and 6) a redesigned proximal guiderail ([ Fig. 2 ]). Fig. 1 The latest small-caliber-tip transparent hood (DH-33GR) with small-diameter opening, short conical protrusion, double drainage slits, redesigned guiderail, and easy-to-attach silicon cylindrical base. Table 1 Dimensions of the small-caliber-tip transparent hoods. Latest model (DH-33GR) Short model (DH-28GR) Conventional model (DH-15GR) Base outer diameter, mm 11.8 11.8 12.2 Tip opening diameter, mm 7.0 8.0 7.0 Protrusion length, mm 7.0 7.0 8.3 Fig. 2 Comparison of proximal guiderail edges between the latest small-caliber-tip transparent hood (left, DH-33GR) and the conventional hood (right, DH-15GR). With the previous conventional hood, inserted instruments could become trapped if 1) they did not emerge perfectly straight from the working channel, or 2) the guiderail did not align with the working channel of the endoscope. In the latest design, the proximal guiderail edge is wider, solving these issues . A 40-mm, Paris IIa, laterally spreading lesion in the distal rectum was removed using the pocket-creation method with the latest small-caliber-tip transparent hood ([ Fig. 3 ], [ Video 1 ]). Like the conventional model, the newest hood easily enters into the submucosa. The 7-mm length of the conical protrusion creates closer views in front of the hood. The redesigned guiderail edge facilitates the smooth insertion of hemostatic forceps, with little resistance. The lesion was removed without any adverse events. Pathology revealed a high-grade adenoma with negative vertical and lateral margins. Fig. 3 a 40-mm, Paris IIa, granular, JNET 2A, Kudo’s type IV pit pattern, laterally spreading lesion in the distal rectum, sprayed with indigo carmine. b The newest model of the transparent small-caliber-tip transparent hood easily enters the submucosa after initial mucosal incision (similarly to the conventional hood). c When the transparent walls of the hood touch the surrounding tissue, light refraction disappears, providing a wide, clear field of view. The short conical protrusion provides closer views of tissue at the front of the hood, magnifying its appearance at the orifice. The submucosa can be examined at a close distance, making it easier to distinguish submucosa from muscularis propria and to identify blood vessels. d The guiderail guides the knife tip to the center of the endoscopic view, eliminating the need to rotate the endoscope to the 6 o’clock/working channel position. e Unlike the conventional small-caliber-tip transparent hood, the redesigned guiderail, with a larger proximal edge, allows easier insertion of hemostatic forceps without getting stuck at the edge. f The submucosal pocket is opened after dissection of the entire underlying submucosa of the lesion. g The defect post-endoscopic submucosal dissection with only minimal burning of the submucosa covering the surface of the muscularis propria. h Resected specimen sprayed with indigo carmine. Pathology revealed a high-grade adenoma with negative vertical and lateral margins. Video 1 Demonstration of pocket-creation method using the small-caliber-tip transparent hood. Quality: mobile 360 480 720 Download In conclusion, the newest small-caliber-tip transparent hood possesses the best qualities of both previous hoods and enhances the performance of the pocket-creation method. Endoscopy_UCTN_Code_TTT_1AQ_2AD Endoscopy E-Videos https://eref.thieme.de/e-videos Endoscopy E-Videos is a free access online section, reporting on interesting cases and new techniques in gastroenterological endoscopy. All papers include a high quality video and all contributions are freely accessible online. This section has its own submission website at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/e-videos Publication History Article published online: 17 February 2020 © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
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Distilled classifier scores by category (both heads)
| Category | Codex | Gemma |
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| Metaresearch | 0.008 | 0.018 |
| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.001 | 0.002 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.001 | 0.002 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.004 | 0.008 |
| Open science | 0.003 | 0.004 |
| Research integrity | 0.003 | 0.005 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.012 | 0.004 |
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