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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Duodenoscopes: Throw Them Out? Or Put Them in the Wash?

By Caroline Helwick

Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

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Grace H. Elta, MD

San Diego—The potential for infection with reusable duodenoscopes has created an industry for disposable scopes, but some still question whether this is the best approach to the problem. Two expert endoscopists tackled this issue in a debate format at the 2022 Digestive Disease Week.

Tasked with arguing for keeping scopes and doing a better job at reprocessing them was