Scoping the scope: endoscopic evaluation of endoscope working channels with a new high-resolution inspection endoscope (with video)

Outbreaks of transmission of infection related to endoscopy despite reported adherence to reprocessing guidelines, warrant scrutiny of all potential contributing factors. Recent reports from ambulatory surgery centers indicated widespread significant occult damage within endoscope working channels, raising concerns regarding the potential detrimental impact of this damage on the adequacy of endoscope reprocessing.

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