Table 1. Qualitative assessment by five endoscopists of the full-spectrum endoscope used for esophagogastroduodenoscopy in 21 subjects.
Qualitative aspect | Rated excellent/good/acceptable/difficult/unacceptable, % |
General impression | Acceptable: 80 % |
Ease of scope maneuverability | Good: 20 %, acceptable: 80 % |
Image quality | Acceptable: 20 %, difficult: 80 % |
Field of view | Good: 80 %, acceptable: 20 % |
Brightness | Good: 20 %, acceptable: 60 %, difficult: 20 % |
Waterjet irrigation | Good: 20 %, acceptable: 60 %, difficult: 20 % |
Usability compared with standard front viewing endoscopy | Inferior: 100 % |