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. 2020 Jun 2;8(6):E815–E816. doi: 10.1055/a-1180-8355

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Fig. 1 a — An adult size Endoscopy Mask (VBM Medizintechnik GmbH, Sulz, Germany) with a soft silicone membrane port in the center of the mask and a 5-mm opening in the membrane. It has a cushion inflation valve for the face cushion and a connector in the inferior part of the mask for ventilation. b If necessary, the small opening can be cut slightly to accommodate the scope. c An adult size gastroscope GIF-HQ 190 (Olympus Europa Holding GMBH, Hamburg, Germany) is comfortably passed through the previously widened opening in the silicone membrane. d Conventional upper endoscopy performed in a patient in left lateral position using the Endoscopy Mask.