The Endoscopy Evolution: The Superscope Era
This catheter-mounted video chip has been used to improve diagnostic yield of colonoscopy, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
The device passes through the working channel of a standard colonoscope. As it emerges from the endoscope, the pre-shaped catheter automatically turns 180° into the 'J-position' to face the distal end of the endoscope and locks into place (figure 1). This allows the colonoscopist simultaneous forward and retroflexed views of the colon on withdrawal of the endoscope.
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Figure 1.
Third Eye Retroscope.
It has shown to significantly improve polyp detection rates in both animal model and human studies. The Third Eye Retroscope Randomised Clinical Evaluation (TERRACE) study also showed a significantly improved adenoma detection rate in diagnostic and surveillance colonoscopy.
Third Eye Retroscope (Avantis Medical)
This catheter-mounted video chip has been used to improve diagnostic yield of colonoscopy, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
The device passes through the working channel of a standard colonoscope. As it emerges from the endoscope, the pre-shaped catheter automatically turns 180° into the 'J-position' to face the distal end of the endoscope and locks into place (figure 1). This allows the colonoscopist simultaneous forward and retroflexed views of the colon on withdrawal of the endoscope.
(Enlarge Image)
Figure 1.
Third Eye Retroscope.
It has shown to significantly improve polyp detection rates in both animal model and human studies. The Third Eye Retroscope Randomised Clinical Evaluation (TERRACE) study also showed a significantly improved adenoma detection rate in diagnostic and surveillance colonoscopy.
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