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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2015; 7(5): 510-517
Published online May 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510
Published online May 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510
Table 1 Comparison of different equipment for indirect peroral cholangioscopy
| Characteristics | Spyglass | Polyscope |
| Optics resolution | 6000 Pixel | 10000 Pixel |
| Working channel | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Viewing angle | 70° | 70° |
| Outer diameter | 10 Fr | 8 Fr |
| Re-useable | Yes | Yes |
| Optical channel hermetically close | No | Yes (The optical fiber doesn't need to be sterilized; this prolongs its life cycle) |
| Steerability | 4 way | 1 way (With locking of the bending and rotating of the tip) |
| Compatibility with existing endoscopy tower | No (You have to buy a complete endoscopy tower system) | Yes (You can use, through adapters an existing endoscopy tower in the Hospital) |
- Citation: Ghersi S, Fuccio L, Bassi M, Fabbri C, Cennamo V. Current status of peroral cholangioscopy in biliary tract diseases. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(5): 510-517
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i5/510.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510