ESD
Endobariatrics
X-Tack
Overstitch
VHC
100
True or False: ESD cannot be performed in all areas of the GI tract

False- ESD can be performed in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine

100

What is the endoscopic alternative to a sleeve gastrectomy?

ESG (Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty)
100
True or False: For defects that are too big for Overstitch, X-Tack is a viable alternative

False: For defects that are too big for X-Tack, Overstitch is a viable alternative

100

This maneuver must be done prior to passing a scope with Overstitch

Jaw thrust 

100

True or False: If the 2T goes down, suturing cases cannot be performed at VHC

False: NXT is used on a standard EGD scope

200

Contrary to piecemeal EMR, when performing ESD our goal is to remove the lesion ________ (2 words)

En Bloc

200

When a patient regains weight after Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, what is the recommended endoscopic treatment?

TORE (Transoral Outlet Reduction) 

200

How closely should each tack be placed to the defect to ensure proper bite?

5-10mm 

200

What device is used to help physicians grab difficult to reach tissue and bring closer to the scope?

Tissue Helix 

200

When fixating an Esophageal Stent or Axios, the physicians will sometimes make this slight change to X-Tack to lessen the time it takes 

Remove the suture 

300

What is the most common polyp classification used by physicians?

Paris Classification 

300
By about how much is the stomach size reduced during ESG? (%)

~70%

300

What mechanism prevents tacks from falling onto the ground if they become dislodged from the catheter before being passed down the scope?

Knot on end of suture 

300

Name the 3 most common procedures where Overstitch is used 

Defect Closure 

Endobariatrics (ESG, TORE, Revision)

Stent Fixation 


300

When would Overstitch be needed to do an ERCP?

EDGE (Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Transgastric ERCP) 

400

Outside of ESD, what is another type of third space procedure?

POEM 

400

What are the 2 most common side effect patients experience after ESG?

Pain & Nausea 

400

The _______ prevents the tack from going too deep into tissue. 

eyelet 

400

Why can't Overstitch be used in the right side of the colon?

It can only be used on an EGD scope and cannot reach 

400

This tissue resection procedure is done on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the OR by Dr Mehta & Fazel (Hint: EMR, ESD, _____) 

EFTR (Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection) 

500

Name the 4 layers of the GI tract 

Mucosa

Submucosa

Muscularis Propia

Serosa 

500

Which suture pattern is most commonly used to reduce the size of the outlet during TORE?

Circumferential (Purse string)

500

Name 2 out of 4 of the criteria that determine the quality of a bite 

Forward pressure on catheter

Number of turns

Insufflation 

Angulation 

500

What kind of suture is used with Overstitch?

2-0 Polypropylene 

500

What goes into the lifting agent for ESD/EMRs?

500ml Hespan & 1cc Methylene blue 

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