Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps: 
 • BIOPSY FORCEPS - To obtain biopsy
Retrieval Devices: 
 • RAT TOOTH GRASPING FORCEP - For retrieval of foreign objects
 • ALLIGATOR GRASPING FORCEP - For retrieval of foreign objects; with wider grasp
 • 3-PRONG GRASPING FORCEP - For retrieval of large polyp or foreign objects
 • RETRIEVAL NET - For retrieval of large polyp or foreign objects
Hemostatic Tools/Devices:
 • HEMOCLIP - For mechanical hemostasis, closure of mucosal defects, marking or anchoring
 • INJECTION NEEDLE - For sclerotherapy for hemostasis; also used for submucosal injection to lift lesion prior to EMR/ESD
 • HEMOSTATIC FORCEPS - Targeted coagulation for hemostasis at the precise site of bleeding
 • HEATER PROBE - For thermal coagulation via heated tip and pressure application
 • BIPOLAR COAGULATION PROBE - Bipolar spiral tip provides coagulation at any angle
 • ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION - Monopolar, noncontact probe which emits ionized argon gas for hemostasis
 • SINGLE-USE LIGATION DEVICE - For polyp ligation prior to polypectomy; prevents post-polypectomy bleeding
 • OVER-THE-SCOPE CLIP - Clipping device that provides a strong tissue grasp and compression
 • HEMOSTATIC SPRAY - Inorganic powder administered endoscopically which promotes hemostasis
 • BAND LIGATOR - For endoscopic ligation of esophageal varices and anorectal hemorrhoids
 • SUTURING DEVICE - For correction of defects such as fistula, Gl bleeding, perforation or tears using sutures
 • SENGSTAKEN BLAKEMORE TUBE - Device used for tamponade of bleeding esophageal varices (3 ports)
 • MINNESOTA TUBE - Device used for tamponade of bleeding esophageal varices (4 ports to allow aspiration of both gastric and esophageal contents)
Polypectomy, EMR, ESD:
 • POLYPECTOMY SNARE - For polyp removal via cold or hot resection
 • ESD KNIFE - For lateral incision and submucosal dissection of large lesions
 • DISTAL CAP - To improve visualization and maintain constant distance while resecting large surface areas
 • MUCOSAL TATTOO - For marking and identifying lesions along the Gl tract
 • LIFTING AGENT - Injected in the submucosal layer to lift lesions and create a plane for dissection prior to EMR/ESD
 • POLYP TRAP - Tissue container for easier colonoscopy specimen retrieval
 • ENDOCUFF - Device attached to distal end of colonoscope designed to maintain and maximize viewable mucosa
Stricture Management:
 • ACHALASIA BALLOON - For dilation of esophageal strictures; specifically indicated for patients with achalasia
 • ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON DILATOR - For dilation of esophageal strictures
 • SAVARY GILLIARD DILATOR - For dilation of esophageal strictures
 • ESOPHAGEAL/ DUODENAL/COLONIC STENT - To expand and open obstructed sections of the GI tract; often used for palliative treatment
ERCP Tools/Devices:
 • PEG TUBE - For percutaneous endoscopic placement to provide enteral nutrition for patients requiring nutritional support
 • OVERTUBE - Used to prevent aspiration or mucosal laceration in upper Gl endoscopy
 • RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION DEVICE - Attached to the end of an which delivers radiofrequency energy or heat to cause tissue death
 • SPHINCTEROTOME - For cutting the papilla and to assist in cannulation
 • GUIDEWIRE - Facilitates access to both biliary and pancreatic ducts, maintain cannulation, and allow passage of instruments in ERCP
 • STONE EXTRACTION BALLOON - Facilitates stone extraction via sweeping of the biliary tract with an inflated balloon
 • BILIARY BALLOON DILATOR - For biliary dilatation and sphincteroplasty
 • STONE EXTRACTION BASKET - For retrieval of stones in the bile duct or pancreatic duct
 • MECHANICAL LITHOTRIPTOR - For mechanical crushing of stones within the duct
 • SOEHENDRA LITHOTRIPTOR - For mechanical crushing of stones in the bile duct when other methods of endoscopic removal have failed
 • SOEHENDRA STENT RETRIEVER - Used for endoscopic removal of stents from the biliary and pancreatic ducts
 • CYTOLOGY BRUSHES - For collection of biliary specimen and detection of malignant neoplasms within the duct
 • BILIARY METALLIC STENTS - Flexible metallic tube to keep the bile duct open, which has been blocked or partially blocked
 • BILIARY AND PANCREATIC PLASTIC STENTS - Flexible plastic tube to keep the bile duct open, which has been blocked or partially blocked
 • METAL BALL TIP CANNULA - Used to aid in difficult cannulation of the ductal system
 • CANNULA FOR ENTEROSCOPY-ASSISTED ERCP - Used for cannulating the papilla in enteroscopy-assisted ERCP
 • CHOLANGIO-SCOPE - Enables direct visualization of the pancreatic and bile duct
EUS Accessories:
 • EUS FNB DEVICE - Device used for EUS-guided fine needle biopsy of suspicious lesions
 • EUS BALLOON - Used to provide dearer views in EUS procedures
GI Endoscopes:
 • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE - Diagnostic, therapeutic (single, double channel), ultra-thin
 • ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic, therapeutic (single, double channel), ultra-thin, motorized spiral
 • COLONOSCOPE - Diagnostic, therapeutic, pediatric, variable stiffness
 • ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND - Radial scanning, linear array
 • DUODENOSCOPE - Side-viewing to visualize ampulla; elevator to move accessories
 • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY - Tiny wireless camera that takes pictures as it passes through the Gl tract

Dr. Enrik Aguila @enrrikke

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