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Comment
. 2020 Sep;52(9):E351-E352.
doi: 10.1055/a-1190-3462. Epub 2020 Jun 19.

The C-Cube: an endoscopic solution in the time of COVID-19

Mario Traina  1 , Michele Amata  1 , Antonino Granata  1 , Dario Ligresti  1 , Burgio Gaetano  2
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Comment

The C-Cube: an endoscopic solution in the time of COVID-19

Mario Traina et al. Endoscopy. 2020 Sep.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Illustration of the correct application of the “C-Cube” in the operative endoscopy room. The shield covers the head of the patient and generates an “aerosol isolated box” thanks to the direct airflow suction through the exit aspiration channel. Source: Federico Amata.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
The structural characteristics of the “C-Cube”. a General three-dimensional overview (asterisk: exit aspiration channel). b The posterior wall. There is also a small aperture on the bottom of the left side for the passage of monitoring cables or peripheral lines.
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Comment on

  • ESGE and ESGENA Position Statement on gastrointestinal endoscopy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Gralnek IM, Hassan C, Beilenhoff U, Antonelli G, Ebigbo A, Pellisè M, Arvanitakis M, Bhandari P, Bisschops R, Van Hooft JE, Kaminski MF, Triantafyllou K, Webster G, Pohl H, Dunkley I, Fehrke B, Gazic M, Gjergek T, Maasen S, Waagenes W, de Pater M, Ponchon T, Siersema PD, Messmann H, Dinis-Ribeiro M. Gralnek IM, et al. Endoscopy. 2020 Jun;52(6):483-490. doi: 10.1055/a-1155-6229. Epub 2020 Apr 17. Endoscopy. 2020. PMID: 32303090 Free PMC article.

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