ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual)

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Video Summary

In this video discussion, the speakers talk about various techniques and technologies used in gastrointestinal bleeding management. They ask the audience about their use of hemostatic powders and over the scope clips and discuss the opportunities for learning about these technologies through organizations like ASGE. They also address questions about stents and when to remove them in end-of-life discussions. The speakers go on to discuss misdeployment of clips and how to handle it, as well as troubleshooting tips for using hemostatic powders. They touch on the topic of second-look procedures after using these powders for bleeding ulcers. The video then transitions to a discussion on lower gastrointestinal bleeding and various methods used to manage bleeding from diverticula. They caution against using endoscopy for lower GI bleeding based on current guidelines but mention that in some cases, when certain conditions are met, it can be an option.

Keywords

gastrointestinal bleeding management

hemostatic powders

over the scope clips

end-of-life discussions

lower gastrointestinal bleeding