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Amornluck Krasaelap1, Diana G Lerner2
1Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|November 5, 2021
Summary
Recent advances in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy enhance diagnosis and treatment. Innovations include transnasal endoscopy, AI, and new imaging techniques for better outcomes in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Background:
- Endoscopy is vital for diagnosing and treating pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.
- Continuous innovation is essential to improve endoscopic procedures for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent technological and methodological advancements in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- To highlight key innovations impacting pediatric GI care.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Focus on novel techniques and technologies.
Main Results:
- Emerging techniques include transnasal endoscopy, functional luminal imaging probe, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
- Advanced tools like mucosal impedance, endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure, and chromoendoscopy are improving diagnostics.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly integrated into endoscopic practices.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy is rapidly evolving with new technologies.
- These advancements offer improved diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic options for pediatric GI conditions.
- Integration of AI and novel endoscopic tools promises to further transform pediatric GI care.
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