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Tobias Zuchelli¹, Amit Patel², Alessandro Repici³

¹Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.

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Summary

This clinical practice update reviews endoscopic lifting agents for gastrointestinal procedures. It provides guidance on their application and use in the GI tract for gastroenterologists.

Keywords:

Colorectal Polyps Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Submucosal Injection

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Background:

Endoscopic lifting agents are crucial for various gastrointestinal procedures.
Their effective application enhances procedural outcomes and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current endoscopic lifting agents.
To provide guidance on their use in the gastrointestinal tract.

Main Methods:

This is an American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update (CPU).
It involved a review of existing literature and expert experience.
The CPU was peer-reviewed internally and externally.

Main Results:

The review covers the properties and applications of different lifting agents.
Guidance is provided on selecting and using these agents effectively.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic lifting agents are valuable tools in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Proper utilization can improve outcomes in endoscopic interventions.