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Endoscope Reprocessing

Letter to the Editor RE: Assessing nonsexual transmission of the human papillomavirus: Do our current cleaning methods work? By Tucker et al.

The utility of lighted magnification and borescopes for visual inspection of flexible endoscopes

Improving mastery and retention of knowledge and complex skills among sterile processing professionals: A pilot study on borescope training and competency testing

A water-soluble alternative to simethicone for gastrointestinal endoscopy: Results of a clinical trial

Fluid retention in endoscopes: A real-world study on drying effectiveness

Comparison of Sampling Methods for Detecting Protein in Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

Borescope inspection of endoscope working channels: Why and how?

A Prospective Study on the Impact of Human Factors and Automation

Re-evaluating endoscopy-associated infection risk estimates and their implications

Reported gastrointestinal endoscope reprocessing lapses: The tip of the iceberg

The Use of Rapid Indicators for the Detection of Organic Residues on Clinically Used Gastrointestinal Endoscopes with and without Visually Apparent Debris

Reply to Petersen

Reply to Whiteley et al

Reprocessing Effectiveness for Flexible Ureteroscopes: A Critical Look at the Evidence

Persistent contamination on colonoscopes and gastroscopes detected by biologic cultures and rapid indicators despite reprocessing performed in accordance with guidelines

Practical toolkit for monitoring endoscope reprocessing effectiveness: Identification of viable bacteria on gastroscopes, colonoscopes, and bronchoscopes

Simethicone residue remains inside gastrointestinal endoscopes despite reprocessing

Assessing residual contamination and damage inside flexible endoscopes over time

Longitudinal assessment of reprocessing effectiveness for colonoscopes and gastroscopes: Results of visual inspections, biochemical markers, and microbial cultures

A GLIMPSE AT THE TRUE COST OF REPROCESSING ENDOSCOPES: RESULTS OF A PILOT PROJECT

The effectiveness of sterilization for flexible ureteroscopes: A real-world study

Effectiveness of Reprocessing for Flexible Bronchoscopes and Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopes

Residual moisture and waterborne pathogens inside flexible endoscopes: Evidence from a multisite study of endoscope drying effectiveness

Widespread clinical use of simethicone, insoluble lubricants, and tissue glue during endoscopy: A call to action for infection preventionists

A Systematic Review of Disposable Sheath Use During Flexible Endoscopy

Pre-Use Ureteroscope Contamination after High Level Disinfection: Reprocessing Effectiveness and the Relation with Cumulative Ureteroscope Use

Challenges in achieving effective high-level disinfection in endoscope reprocessing

Sterilization Central: The Value of Borescopes in Detecting Damage, Soil, Fluid, and Foreign Objects in Flexible Endoscopes

Potential impact of contaminated bronchoscopes on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients

Duodenoscope-associated infection prevention: A call for evidence-based decision making