Cap Assisted Upper Endoscopy to Visualize the Major Duodenal Papilla

The Use of Cap Assisted Forward Viewing Esophagogastroduodenoscopy to Examine the Major Duodenal Papilla

Aim of the present study is the evaluation of the diagnostic value of a cap assisted upper GI-endoscopy compared to a standard upper GI-endoscopy regarding the visualisation and evaluation of the papilla duodeni major.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Indication of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy independent from the study
• Written informed
• Age ≥ 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Absence of written informed consent
• Contraindication or absence of informed consent regarding sedation with Propofol
• Postoperativ changes of the upper GI-tract
• Intention of endoscopic intervention
• Suspicion of upper GI-bleeding
• Suspicion of stenosis of the esophagus
• Stent in the papilla duodeni major
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification ≥ 3